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2019 Clarke

County Fair

Book July 14th – 22nd

Table of Contents

Deadlines PRIOR to the Clarke County Fair .............................................................................. 3

Calendar of Events during the Clarke County Fair ..................................................................... 3

Clarke County Fair Board ........................................................................................................... 5

Clarke County Extension Staff ................................................................................................... 5

Club Leaders ............................................................................................................................. 5

4-H/FFA Objectives for the Clarke County Fair .......................................................................... 5

PEEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES POLICY STATEMENT OF ....................................................... 6

THE CLARKE COUNTY 4-H FAIR ASSOCIATION, INC. ........................................................... 6

Special Accommodation Request............................................................................................... 7

Clarke County Fair General Rules.............................................................................................. 7

2019 Health Requirements for Exhibition of Livestock at County Fair ........................................ 9

Youth Conduct Statement .........................................................................................................10

Livestock Premiums ..................................................................................................................10

Sale Day Information.................................................................................................................10

Daily Rate of Gain Contest ........................................................................................................12

Ultrasound Evaluation for Sheep, Swine, & Goats ....................................................................12

Beef Carcass Evaluation ...........................................................................................................12

Annual Celebrity Livestock Show ..............................................................................................12

Herdsmanship Contest ..............................................................................................................12

Showmanship ...........................................................................................................................13

Mateer Award of Excellence in Achievement ............................................................................14

County Fair Livestock Schedule ................................................................................................14

BEEF DIVISION ........................................................................................................................15

DOG OBEDIENCE DIVISION ...................................................................................................19

GOAT DIVISION .......................................................................................................................21

HORSE, PONY & MULE DIVISION ..........................................................................................24

PET DIVISION ..........................................................................................................................29

POULTRY DIVISION ................................................................................................................29

RABBIT DIVISION ....................................................................................................................31

SHEEP DIVISION .....................................................................................................................32

SWINE DIVISION .....................................................................................................................34

STATIC EXHIBIT BUILDING PROJECTS .................................................................................36

Deadlines PRIOR to the Clarke County Fair

May 15th …………… All livestock (Except Rabbits, Poultry, Bottle animals) Identifications are

due in 4-H Online, FFA ID sheets due to the Clarke County Extension Office

June 1st ………………………………………. July 1st - County Fair Entry’s due on FairEntry.com

June 14th ………………………………………. Fair Royalty Forms, Fashion Revue, Clothing

Selection, $15 Challenge Entries due to the Clarke County Extension Office

July 1st ……………………………Poultry, Rabbit, and Bottle Animals Identification due & Entries

July 12th …………………………………………………. Static Exhibits Entries due on FairEntry

Calendar of Events during the Clarke County Fair *Updated times/dates will be released closer to county fair*

Sunday, July 14th

2:00 p.m. ........................................................ Queen/Princes/Prince Contest- Open to the Public

Monday, July 15th

9:00 ................................................................................ 4-H/FFA Static Exhibit Building Judging

8-Noon ............................................................................................. Check in Open Class

2:00 p.m. ........................................................................................... Open Class Judging

7:00 p.m. .......................................................................................... Opening Ceremonies

Tuesday, July 16 – Great Western Bank

12:01 a.m. .............................................................................. Livestock may start arriving

7 a.m. ........................................................................................................... Dog Check-in

8 a.m. ................................................................................................................ Dog Show

2:30 p.m. ............................................................................................. Pet Show Check In

3:00 p.m. ............................................................................................................ Pet Show

Followed by ..................................................................................... Clover Kids Pet Show

5-8 p.m....................................................................................................... Horse check-in

7 p.m. ........................................................ Swine, Sheep, Goat weigh-in & ultra-sounding

Followed by. ..................................................................... Beef weigh-in & heifer check-in

8 p.m. ..................................................................................... Poultry and Rabbit check-in

8 p.m. .............................................................................................. ALL livestock in place

9 a.m. - 8 p.m. .................................................... 4-H & Open Class Exhibit Building Open

Wednesday, July 17th – Osceola Hy-Vee

8 a.m. ............................................................................................................ Rabbit Show

Followed by .................................................................................................. Poultry Show

2 p.m. .......................................................................................... Livestock Judging Clinic

3 p.m. ............................................................................. Youth Livestock Judging Contest

5 p.m. ................................................................ Horse Show Timed Events & Fun Games

5 p.m. ....................................................................Exhibitor Dinner Sponsored by Hy-Vee

8 p.m. ........................................................................................................ Hypnotist Show

Thursday, July 18th – American State Bank

8 a.m. ............................................................................................................. Horse Show

11 a.m. – 6 p.m. ................................................................. Andy Klindt – Chainsaw Artist

5:30 p.m. ............................................................................................ Hawkeye Pedal Pull

4 p.m. – 10 p.m. ..................................................................................... Family Fun Night


Friday, July 19th – Milo Locker

8 a.m. ............................................................................................................... Goat Show

10 a.m. ...................................................................................... Clover Kid Goat Check-in

Followed by ................................................................................................... Sheep Show

1 p.m. ...................................................................................... Clover Kid Sheep Check-in

Followed by ........................................................................................... Dairy Cattle Show

11 a.m. – 6 p.m. .................................................................. Andy Klindt – Chainsaw Artist

6:30 p.m. ......................................................................................................... Tractor Pull


Saturday, July 20th – Osceola Farm & Home

8 a.m. ............................................................................................................. Swine Show

10 a.m. .................................................................................................... Stock Dog Trials

1 p.m. ..................................... Annual Farm Bureau Cookout and Youth Cookout Contest

3 p.m. ................................................................................................ Cutest Baby Contest

5:30 p.m. .................................................. Annual Farm Bureau Cookout Contest Judging

5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. ........................................ 4-H/FFA Working Exhibit Demonstrations

6:30 p.m. .................................................................................................. Draft Horse Pull


Sunday, July 21st – Clarke County Cattlemen

9:30 a.m. ..................................................................... Bucket and Feeder calves in place

10 a.m. ................................................................................................... Beef Heifer Show

Followed by ............................................................................ Bucket & Feeder Calf Show

Followed by .......................................................................................... Market Beef Show

4 p.m. ........................................................................... Parade of Champions- Show barn

7 p.m. ............................................................................................... Chuck Wagon Races


8-9 p.m.............................................................. All 4-H and Open Class exhibits released

After 8 p.m. .......................................................... All livestock not for sell will be released

Monday, July 22nd - Kruger Seed/Brian Mateer Farms

6-8 a.m...................................................................................................... Swine weigh-in

9-10 a.m. ......................................................... Final release of 4-H & Open Class exhibits

3:00 p.m. .................................................................................... Celebrity Livestock Show

4:30 p.m. ................................................................................. Exhibitor and Buyer Dinner

6 p.m. ................................................................................... Livestock Sale & Pie Auction

Clarke County Fair Board

President – Jeff Webb

Vice President – Bobby Luce

Secretary – Julie Horton

Treasurer – Paula Hein

Building Coordinator – Verla Cole

Chris DeVore, Scott May, Corey Garner, Dale Hembry, Brandi Dunbar, Clint McAfee, Clay

Andrew, Annie Halsband, Jay Kent, Matt Sandel, Bobbie Cook, Austin Taylor, Shane Selsor,

Brandy Abbass

Clarke County Extension Staff

County Youth Coordinator/County Director – Mallory Jamison

Office Assistant – Tenysa Handrock

Youth Field Specialist – Jennie Hargrove

Child Care Food Program Coordinator – Deb Haub

Child Care Food Program Assistant – Rachel McCoy

Nutrition Education Program Coordinator – Brenda Streeter

Club Leaders

Fremont Feenix – Brandy Abbass

K.W. Hustlers – Denise & Matt Brokaw, Megan Spalding

Koolios – Lawra Mathes

Osceola Go- Getters – Doug Heaberlin & Carter Cooley

Triple Troopers – Jollen Thacker, Sheryl Gilbert, Terry Baumfalk

Clarke County Clover Kids- Carolyn White

Osceola Chargers – Carrie Benda, Danise Russo

Cooking Club – Elizabeth Nold

Osceola FFA – Brandi Boyd

Murray FFA – Taylor Clark

I35 FFA – Dennis Meggers

4-H/FFA Objectives for the Clarke County Fair • To acquaint the public with the Clarke County and State of Iowa 4-H/FFA program.

• To provide a showcase of accomplishments of youth.

• To stimulate interest and learn new ideas from the variety of 4-H/FFA projects and

experiences available.

• To encourage 4-H/FFA youth to learn and apply practical and university researched

methods of production, management, and/or marketing their projects.

• To assist 4-H/FFA youth in their personal development and character growth in honesty,

integrity, responsibility, creativity, citizenship and leadership skills.

• To provide an opportunity for 4-H/FFA youth to measure their progress and skills against

accepted standards.

• To provide an opportunity for 4-H/FFA youth to participate in a wide variety of program

opportunities beyond the club level.

• To provide an opportunity for 4-H/FFA youth to gain personal satisfaction, meet new

people, share ideas and learn to work cooperatively with others.

• To provide students with an opportunity to build leadership, personal growth, and career

success through participating in the fair and exhibiting projects related to their

supervised agricultural experience.

• To educate the public about agriculture and the 4-H/ FFA in Clarke County.

• To encourage students through positive experiences at the Clarke County Fair to participate in other state and national shows, livestock judging events, etc.

• To lead by example and understand that honesty, integrity, and ethical showing practices will help make the Clarke County Fair strong and successful for all youth.

• To work cooperatively with other FFA chapters, 4-H clubs, ISU Extension Service and the Clarke County Fair Board to help build the strength and overall success of the fair

PEEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES POLICY STATEMENT

OF THE CLARKE COUNTY 4-H FAIR ASSOCIATION, INC.

It is the desire of the Clarke County 4-H Fair Assn., Inc. to comply with Chapter 104A of the

Iowa Code and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Clarke County 4-H Fair Assn., Inc.

Board, as its policy, has adopted the following for Persons with Disabilities:

1. Disabled parking shall be available at the Clarke County Fairgrounds Events Center Grounds, all of which shall be located as near to the area of fair activity as possible.

2. Motorized wheelchairs will be permitted on the grounds and within all buildings. 3. Golf carts, ATVs, and similar vehicles of conveyance shall be limited to Association and

grounds personnel, staff and persons granted special permission by Clarke County Fair Board Executive Committee. There shall be no public use of said vehicles on the grounds while the fair is in session, except as may be permitted reference to grandstand, arena, track, activities in which such vehicles are employed.

4. Children will not be permitted to sit or stand unattended, on non-display, motorized vehicles. Staff and other personnel authorized to use golf carts or ATVs will be subject to sanctions if this rule is violated.

5. Upon request for assistance by an individual with a disability or a person accompanying a person with a disability to enter upon, go to and from grandstand or other areas of activities, authorized personnel will assist, if reasonably possible. (Do not lift or carry unless you are trained to do so).

6. The general public is restricted from use of golf carts, ATV’s and similar vehicles of conveyance during fair activities. This policy is in effect due to the congestion, which occurs in the Traffic area of the fair grounds and is intended for the protection of the general public and

staff. This policy is not in any manner discriminatory nor intended to be discriminatory

against any person with disabilities. Assist animals shall have access to all public areas

of the Clarke County Fairgrounds Events Center Grounds.

Special Accommodation Request An individual requesting accommodation to participate in the Clarke County Fair should submit

a completed Special Accommodation Request Form to the Clarke County Extension Office- 154

W. Jefferson St. Osceola, IA 50213. It can take time to plan for some accommodations,

Extension and Outreach requests that the form be submitted by June 14. Submitting a Request

for Services on short notice may reduce or limit Extension & Outreach’s ability to implement the

accommodations.

Clarke County Fair General Rules

1. The management will use diligence to insure the safety of exhibits after their arrival and placement, but in no case will be responsible for any losses, injury or damage that may occur.

2. All exhibitors must be members of a Clarke County 4-H or FFA chapter. 4-H or FFA

members must be properly enrolled according to the rules of the respective organizations. 4-H members must have completed fourth grade and be enrolled in the appropriate project to show livestock. All 4-H exhibitors must attend four club meetings from one particular club between September 1 and the Friday night prior to the fair beginning.

3. All FFA and 4-H exhibitors at the Clarke County Fair will follow the 4-H grade eligibility

rule. An exhibitor becomes ineligible to exhibit at the county upon completion of the calendar year of high school graduation.

4. Animals must be Identified in 4-H online before May 15th. (With the exception of rabbits,

poultry, bottle calves, bottle lambs, and bottle goats must be entered in 4-H online before July 1st.) FFA members must turn in a paper identification form by 4:00 p.m. on May 15th.

5. ALL 4-H and FFA animals must be entered into Fair Entry by 11:59 p.m. on July 1st. There will be NO late entries accepted. Payment can be done online via credit card by 11:59 pm on July 1st. Cash/checks must be to the Clarke County Extension Office before the July 1st deadline (see office hours). NO late payments will be accepted.

6. Removal of an exhibit by exhibitor before release time will automatically forfeit any

premium he or she may have earned. The exhibitor also gives up the right to exhibit that species the following year at the Clarke County Fair.

7. Entry fees will be charged to 4th through 12th grade youth. Entries and Entry Fees must

be completed before July 1st. Entries will be made online at www.fairentry.com.

http://www.fairentry.com/

Cash/Checks payment can be delivered to the Clarke County Extension Office during business hours

Breeding/Market/Cow-Calf/Dairy $7/head (including Bedding)

Bottle/Bucket & Feeder Calves $3/head

Horse $2/Class

Goats, Sheep, & Swine $2/head

Dog $1/Class

Rabbits & Poultry $1/Class

Pets $1/pet

8. If there are less than three exhibits in any class, the judge shall make the award according to the merits of the exhibits.

9. A Fair board Supervisor and Superintendent will be assigned to each livestock division.

If you have any problems or questions in that division, consult them.

10. Protest procedure: All protests must be submitted to a fair board member in writing within 24 hours of the incident with a non-refundable $100.00 deposit per protest. The fair board will hear and decide on the protest. The fair board’s ruling is final.

11. All livestock must be fed and cared for by exhibitors. Each exhibitor will furnish his/her

own feed, bedding (unless otherwise noted) and equipment, and keep his/her own pens and stalls. Wood chips are the provided bedding in the cattle, no alternative bedding will be allowed.

12. Exhibitors are responsible for removal of all bedding and manure during and at the end

of the county fair. Fair Board may withhold premiums if stalls are not cleaned up at the end of the fair.

13. 4-H and FFA members must show their own livestock with the exception of conflicts with

school activities as approved by the fair board. If two or more animals are called for at the same time, the assistance of another 4-H or FFA member may be obtained. If an exhibitor has a physical injury or disability that puts them at risk in the show ring, consult your 4-H or FFA leader and the fair board as to the allowable assistance. This allows time to discuss the needs and to consult with the judge prior to the show.

14. Official Clarke County Fair shirts must be worn; excluding horses (please see horse

section).

15. Exhibitor competing for showmanship must own the animal he/she is showing. (See Horse and Dog Sections for specifics in their division).

16. No one but exhibitors, judges and officials in the livestock ring during judging.

17. Decision of the judge is final.

18. All livestock must be in the stalls by 8:00 a.m. each day and cannot be tied out until 8:30 p.m. Members not adhering to this rule may be asked to remove their project from the fairgrounds and forfeit any premium money won.

19. All breeding beef and dairy, breeding sheep, breeding goats, dogs (obedience show),

horses, and pets must be properly identified by May 15 in 4-H online. Poultry, rabbit and bottle animal exhibits are due in 4-H online before July 1. Market animals are identified at the respective weigh-in dates. If female beef, goats, sheep and swine are weighed-in they have the option of switching from market to breeding. Identification deadlines are absolute; there is no late identification of beef, dairy, dogs, goats, horses, sheep, swine, poultry, pets, or rabbits. This means all id’s must be in the hands of the Extension Office by May 15. if you are showing FFA. If you are showing through 4-H, this must be completed in 4-H online. This is required for all Clover Kids, 4-Hers, and FFA members.

20. FFA exhibitor and his/her parent/guardian must sign and return the Iowa Youth Code of

Ethics to the Clarke County Extension Office by July 1st before 4:00 p.m.

21. Open Fitting: Any Clarke County Exhibitor may receive assistance from anyone for animal fitting.

22. A Clarke County Fair superintendent has the right to combine classes when only one or

two animals are entered in a class, in order to enhance the overall show.

23. The Executive Committee of the fair board shall have the final right to interpret, to amend and add to the rules.

24. No commercial advertising allowed on fair board property in or around stalls or

elsewhere without the written permission of the fair board.

25. All exhibitors showing cattle (beef or dairy), goats (dairy, meat or novelty), poultry, rabbits, sheep and swine must be Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) certified to show.

26. If a youth belongs to two different groups (4-H & FFA) in two different counties, the youth

is permitted to show at the Clarke County Fair, provided they are not showing the same animal in another fair. Example: A youth resides in and belongs to a 4-H club in County A, but attends school and belongs to an FFA chapter in County B. The youth would be permitted to show market steers in County A, and breeding heifers in County C, but the same animals may not be shown at both county fairs that year.

27. Once an animal is identified as a 4-H or FFA exhibit it must remain being shown under

that organization. It cannot be shown as an FFA exhibit at the County Fair and then 4-H exhibit at the Iowa State Fair or vice versa.

28. All exhibitors are responsible to ensure no animal goes through the sale that has not met

the drug withdraw time.

2019 Health Requirements for Exhibition of Livestock

at County Fair The Clarke County Fair will follow requirements provided by the Iowa Department of Agriculture

and Land Stewardship. This publication can be found on the Iowa agriculture Website

https://www.iowaagriculture.gov/animalIndustry.asp or the Clarke County Extension Website.

Youth Conduct Statement

During the Clarke County Fair all youth must conduct themselves in accordance with the Iowa Youth Code of Ethics. Parents and/or guardians are responsible for their children while they are at Clarke County Fair activities and/or on the Clarke County Fairgrounds. The Fair Board, Extension Office personnel, 4-H leaders or FFA advisors are not responsible to supervise youth while they are at the Clarke County Fair. The Clarke County Fair Board reserves the right to review any incidences deemed as improper or inappropriate behavior and restrict access to and/or participation in the Clarke County Fair as they feel is necessary. If law enforcement and/or medical services are called to the fair as the result of inappropriate behavior, the incident will be reviewed by the Fair Board and action taken. This statement also applies to adults while participating in Clarke County Fair activities and/or on the Clarke County Fairgrounds.

Livestock Premiums

1st 2nd 3rd All other placings 4th and below

Breeding Beef & Market Beef & Dairy $12 $10 $8 $4

Bottle/Bucket & Feeder calves $5 $4 $3 $2

Dog Obedience $4 $3.50 $3 $2

Swine $6 $5 $4 $2

Sheep $6 $5 $4 $2

Rabbits/Poultry/Pets $3 $2.50 $2 $1

Equine $8 $7 $6 $4

• Clover Kids will not receive premium money, only participation ribbons.

• NOTICE: Due to spending limitations the fair board reserves the right to change the above premium lists without further notice. However, the above premiums will be adhered to as closely as possible.

NOTICE: The Clarke County Fair Board of Directors will not be responsible for any losses from accidents or any other causes incurred at the Clarke County Fairgrounds.

Sale Day Information Buyer & Exhibitor Meal Monday, July 22rd at 4:30 p.m.

Monday, July 22rd 6:00 p.m.

https://www.iowaagriculture.gov/animalIndustry.asp

The Buyer and Exhibitor dinner is for all 4-H and FFA members, their parents and leaders, and potential buyers. It will start at 4:30 p.m. prior to the sale at 6:00 p.m. It is sponsored by the Clarke County Fair Board. 1. Fair beginning weight will be the sale weight (excluding swine). 2. Sale will consist of Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion, Ultrasound Champion,

Rate of Gain Champion, and Market Beef, Market Heifer, Meat Goats, Poultry, Rabbits, Swine and Sheep as the awards apply. Each exhibitor may sell only market animals (two beef, two meat goats, two sheep and two swine through the sale. Champions are included in this number. A pen of four beef will be sold as one unit.) These animals will be sold by the pound. Market ewes, gilts and heifers may be included in this limit, but must be sold to the highest bidder. Small animal exhibitors can sell only two units. (Example: a rabbit pen is sold as one unit--the rabbits are not sold individually. Poultry that is entered two in a class sell as one unit, not individually.) Only Commercial Meat Poultry and Rabbits will go through the auction.

3. Grand, Reserve, Ultrasound and Rate of Gain Champions can choose the spot they wish to sell in the sale order of their species--either at the beginning of the sale, or the order number they draw at weigh-in.

4. Any exhibitor having market animals above the 2-2-2 limit may sell to the buyer at the base price. Please notify your fair board supervisor after the show.

5. Animals sold at the auction will be the responsibility of the member until they are delivered to the purchaser or their representative.

6. All market hogs will be subject to normal price breaks. 7. No awards or drawings will be held prior to the sale. We will start immediately at 6:00 p.m.

Sale order will be announced at a later date. 8. The beef superintendents will establish a market “floor” price per cwt for market beef to allow

for the bidding to begin. The “floor price” is to start the bidding only and has NO relationship to the final carcass value or the amount of money the exhibitor receives for their market beef animal. The livestock sale proceeds will be collected and paid out by the Clarke County Fair board. If an exhibitor sends an extra animal to pack, they will receive one check for its value. The price for the beef carcass and the amount of money the exhibitor receives (minus expenses) for their market beef animal will be determined by the market grid.

These new changes are subject to change as the Fair Board attempts to establish a consistent market outlet for the market beef. If the Grand Champion and Reserve Champion is sold in the sale, it will go to pack unless purchased by a private individual. An exhibitor cannot sell a market animal in the sale and then pull it to take it home or elsewhere with an exception of the Southern Iowa Showdown. A market animal can be privately purchased in the sale and taken wherever, but the full price must be paid.

9. All exhibitors are encouraged to have Premise Identification for their animal and have available at the fair if the animal is to be sold in the sale and into the public food market (go to pack). Premise ID may or may not be needed for private sales. Premise Identification is a

directive of IDALS and USDA. At this time Premise Identification is still optional and not required.

10. Only one pie per 4-H club will be allowed for the pie auction. Money from the pies go to the 4-H general fund.

Daily Rate of Gain Contest

1. Sheep, Beef, Goats, and Swine that are eligible for this contest must be entered in their appropriate market classes.

2. The same animal or animals that were weighed at the original weigh-in must be weighed again at the weigh-in time during fair week.

3. The difference between the 1st and 2nd weigh-in will be divided by the days between both weigh-ins.

4. An award will be awarded to the animal with the highest rate of gain in each species. 5. Winners will be recognized in the arena at a designated time.

Ultrasound Evaluation for Sheep, Swine, & Goats

The ultrasound class for market sheep, swine and goats is required. Only one of each species may be ultrasound at no charge. Any additional animals ultra sounded for muscling or pregnancy testing will be paid for by the exhibitor and is the exhibitor’s responsibility to pay the ultrasound technician direct at the time of ultrasounding. Ultrasounding will be conducted at the time of weigh-ins as listed in the schedule. The data will be measured on the live animal using ultrasound technology. Winners of sheep, swine and goat ultrasound will be recognized in the show ring during their designated show date.

Beef Carcass Evaluation

The beef carcass evaluation class is required. One market beef must be chosen for the carcass class. This animal will be sold to the packer for carcass evaluation and pricing on the grid system. All other market beef sold through the sale and to the packer will be sold on the grid system as well. Market beef not going to the packer will be sold live weight based on the weigh-in weight. As the carcass data is collected after the fair, the winners of the beef carcass evaluation will be announced when the data is available. Using the value-based grid system to market the beef, the Beef Superintendents may need a commitment before the fair starts as to the animal in the contest and others being sent through the sale. This is in order to schedule the slaughter date with the packer.

Annual Celebrity Livestock Show The Osceola Big Chief FFA Alumni Chapter will be hosting the 1st annual Celebrity Livestock

Show on Monday, July 22nd at 3:00 PM. Visit https://www.extension.iastate.edu/clarke/ for entry

or more details. Contact: Nicole Wilken (641)414-1009

Herdsmanship Contest • All 4-H and FFA members with livestock at the county fair will automatically be entered

in the Herdsmanship Contest.

• Judges will be selected fair board members and community members and will remain anonymous.

• The decision of the judges will be final. • Herdsmanship will be judged twice a day • Stall cards must be hung to receive a score for that day • There will be a selected winner for each species, and an overall induvial winner. The

winners will be announced during Monday night’s auction

EXHIBITORS WILL BE SCORED INDIVUALLY ON:

1. STALL CARDS

Readable from alley, neatly arranged, Clean & Complete

5 pts

2. CLEANLINESS OF ALLEYS AND STALLS

Bedding adequate, dry, clean, and in place. Animals

securely tied and penned. Fans and blocking chute in place

per rules observed. Manure hauled out to proper places,

and Alleys swept clean.

50 pts

3. ARRANGMENT OF EXHIBIT

Exhibits lined up in attractive manner. Show boxes out of

the way. Hay and feed neat and orderly. Feed pans,

blocking chutes, and micaceous gear in designated area.

20 pts

4. APPEARNACE OF ANIMALS

Animals cleaned and groomed. Animals in stalls or pens

during correct hours

15pts

5. COURTEOUS

Members should be courteous and polite to all staff,

volunteers and visitors

10 pts

100 points total per inspection

Showmanship

RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. Anyone who wants to come back can do so--except a member can win only once in each

division. 2. Showmanship awards may be won only one year in each division. 3. Junior Showmanship will be grades 4-6 Intermediate Showmanship will be grades 7-8 Senior Showmanship will be grades 9-12. 4. Winner's Showmanship – Any past Junior, Intermediate and Senior Showmanship winner still

showing in respective species is eligible to enter. Current year winner is also eligible. It is the Fair Board’s intent that each child has an opportunity to show in a showmanship class at the county fair each year. To be eligible to show in the Winner's Showmanship class you need to have won the Junior, Intermediate or Senior Showmanship.

Once they win their age group they can move to Winner's Showmanship until eligible for the next level. Example – if you win Junior Showmanship in Grade 5 you would be eligible for Winner's Showmanship that year and also while in Grade 6, then moving to Intermediate Showmanship in Grade 7. An exhibitor is not eligible for Winner’s Showmanship until each level is won. The only exhibitors eligible to show in two showmanship classes a year would be that year's Jr., Int. and/or Sr. Showman. Previous winners of the Winner's Showmanship are eligible to show each year in Winner’s Showmanship or their appropriate next level until no longer eligible to show at the county fair.

Mateer Award of Excellence in Achievement Awarded by the Mateer Family

Presented to an outstanding 4-H/FFA exhibitor for the year overall-- Including livestock, non-livestock projects and participation.

County Fair Livestock Schedule

MAY

ARRIVE

MUST BE IN

PLACE CHECK-IN SHOW RELEASED

Clover

Kid

SHEEP

Fri., July 19 Fri., July 19

by 7:30 AM

Fri., July 19

by 1:00 PM

Fri., July 19

following the

Sheep Show

Fri., July 19

following the

Sheep/Goat

Show

Clover

Kid

GOATS

Fri., July 19 Fri., July 19

by 10:00 AM

Fri., July 19

by 10:00 AM

Fri., July 19

following the

Goat Show

Fri., July 19

following the

Sheep/Goat

Show

Clover

Kid

BOTTLE

CALVES

Sun., July 21 Sun., July 21

by 9:30 AM

Sun., July 21

9:30 AM

Sun., July 21

following

Breeding

Beef

Sun., July 21

following the

Beef Show

MAY ARRIVE MUST BE

IN PLACE

CHECK-

IN SHOW RELEASED

DOG

OBEDIENCE

Tues., July 16 Tues., July

16 7:45 AM

7:00 AM 8:00 AM After show

PETS Tues., July 16 Tues., July

16

2:30 PM 3:00 AM After Show

RABBITS Tues., July 16

After 12:01 AM

Tues., July

16 By 8:00

PM

Tues.,

July 16 at

8:00 PM

Wed., July 17 8:00

AM

Sun., July 21

after 8:00 PM

POULTRY Tues., July 16

After 12:01 AM

Tues., July

16 By 8:00

PM

Tues.,

July 16 at

8:00 PM

Wed., July 17

following Rabbit

Show

Sun., July 21

after 8:00 PM

HORSE Tues., July 16

After 12:01 AM

Tues., July

16 By 8:00

PM

Tues.,

July 16 at

8:00 PM

Timed Events:

Wed., July 17 at 5

PM Show: Thurs.,

July 18 at 8:00 AM

Sun., July 21

after 8:00 PM

GOATS Tues., July 16

After 12:01 AM

Tues., July

16 By 8:00

PM

Tues.,

July 16 at

8:00 PM

Fri., July 19 at 8:00

AM

Sun., July 21

after 8:00 PM

SHEEP Tues., July 16

After 12:01 AM

Tues., July

16 By 8:00

PM

Tues.,

July 16 at

8:00 PM

Fri., July 19

following the Goat

Show

Sun., July 21

after 8:00 PM

SWINE Tues., July 16

After 12:01 AM

Tues., July

16 By 8:00

PM

Tues.,

July 16 at

8:00 PM

Sat., July 20 at

8:00 AM

Swine Not

Selling

Saturday 6-

10PM or Sun.,

July 21 after

8:00 PM

BEEF Tues., July 16

After 12:01 AM

Tues., July

16 By 8:00

PM

Tues.,

July 16 at

8:00 PM

Sun., July 21 at

10:00 AM

Sun., July 21

after 8:00 PM

BUCKET/

BOTTLE

CALVES

Sun., July 21 Sun., July 21

by 9:30 AM

Sun., July

21 9:30

AM

Sun., July 21

following Breeding

Beef

Sun., July 21

following the

Beef Show

DAIRY

CATTLE

Tues., July 16

After 12:01 AM

Tues., July

16 By 8:00

PM

Tues.,

July 16 at

8:00 PM

Fri., July 19

following the Sheep

Show

Sun., July 21

after 8:00 PM

BEEF DIVISION

Superintendent: Matt Sandel Bobby Luce, Austin Taylor, Dale Hembry

RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. See general rules and health rules in front of book. 2. Only transparent grooming materials maybe used. When checked, animals will be

wiped with hand or towel & disqualified if color is found. No colored grooming aids may be used anywhere on the animal including the hooves.

3. No artificial aids such as tail head or tail fins will be permitted. 4. Each exhibitor may be accompanied by one person into the check-in area. This person

MUST be an immediate family member or a current Clarke County 4-H’er/FFA’er. The exhibitor may receive assistance from anyone for animal fitting, however, the exhibitor is solely responsible for all grooming of the animal from the time they enter the check-in area to the time they exit the ring.

5. After a class has been placed in the show ring, officials reserve the right to re-inspect animals for color or sharp practice. If such is found, the animal will be barred from further championship competition and forfeit all premium money.

6. Ear tags with farm names or advertisements will be clipped out of the ear. Only tags bearing numbers will be allowed

7. For both the market and breeding divisions, should a first-place beef animal be disqualified after winning its class, but before its respective division champions; the second and third place animal will move up to the first and second in the class and compete for champion in the division. If a second-place animal is disqualified, the third-place animal will move up.

8. As required by law, cattle must be free from tuberculosis and Bang’s disease. 9. All exhibitors must be Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) certified to show,

including 4th- 12th graders showing a bucket calf. 10. All cattle be tied by halter and neck rope or strap.

BREEDING BEEF 1. Entries are open to all breed that are classified by the Iowa Junior Beef Breeds

Association 2. All breeding females MUST be tattooed and numbered with those identified in 4-H

Online or on the livestock verification form (FFA). Calf hood vaccination tattoo is not acceptable identification

3. NEW!! All breeding heifers must have a tattoo plus, one of the following: Official 4-H Ear Tag, Registration number, or Calfhood Vaccination Clip Number

4. Purebred must have date of birth, tattoo and registration number. If any information is missing on the verification form, the animal will show as a commercial heifer.

5. A class for commercial breeding heifers is available for non-registered breeding heifers. 6. Registration papers, Calfhood number, ear tag and tattoos will be checked Tuesday

evening by the Superintendents during check-in. 7. Limitation – An exhibitor may enter a maximum of 3 breeding heifers and 2 cow-calf

pairs. 8. Heifers shown in this division cannot be shown in any market beef class. 9. If more than ten head of heifers are entered in one class, the class will be split at

discretion of superintendents. 10. The fair board reserves the right to change any or all beef stall assignments after all entries are on the fairgrounds. 11. All heifers to be eligible shall be born between September 1, 2017 and December 31, 2018

Breeding Classes

01 Registered Heifers 02 Commercial Heifers 03 Producers Class (Product of former 4-H beef heifer shown at a previous fair) 04 Group of three Heifers shown by one exhibitor 05 Club Group of Four Heifers (Two or more owners)

Cow/Calf Class 01 Beef Cow & Calf Class (Will show by cow’s age)

FEEDER CALVES 1. Open to any 4-H or FFA member eligible to show at the Clarke County Fair. 2. Limit of two calves per member. 3. Calves will be brought to the fair, shown and go home all the same day. 4. Calves will be judged on the same criteria as other 4-H/FFA beef classes. 5. 4-H tags or your own tag can be used. Only tags with numbers will be accepted.

Feeder Calf Classes 01 Steer or Bull Feeder Calf Class 02 Heifer Feeder Calf Class

BOTTLE/BUCKET CALVES 1. Open to any 4-H or FFA member eligible to show at the Clarke County Fair. 2. An exhibitor may exhibit one bucket calf per year and that animal may be shown in the

bucket calf class only. It is not eligible to show in the feeder calf class since the evaluation criteria is different. Bucket calves will be judged on the member's knowledge of the calf and its management, whereas the feeder calf will be evaluated on the calf's composition and eye appeal.

3. Calves may be crossbred, straight bred, dairy or beef. They must have been calved after January 1, 2019.

4. All bucket calves will be shown on a halter. The superintendent may divide or combine entries at their discretion. Calves will be brought to the fair, shown and released the same day.

5. Judging will be based on the following: a) What the exhibitor has learned about the care and raising of the calf. b) The fitting and showing (according to beef or dairy guidelines) of the calf with

emphasis on what the exhibitor has learned. c) The general health and appearance of the calf and the exhibitor's knowledge in the

health area. d) Youth needs to be able to have a short talk with the judge, regarding information

about their calf, costs, what they have learned, etc.

Bottle/bucket Calf Classes 01 Clover Kids Bottle/Bucket Calf Class (K- 3rd) 02 Juniors Bottle/Bucket Calf Class (completed fourth, fifth or sixth grade) 03 Intermediates Bottle/Bucket Calf Class (completed seventh and eighth grade)

04 Seniors Bottle/Bucket Calf Class (completed ninth through twelfth grade)

MARKET BEEF 1. Limitation - An exhibitor may weigh-in 10 market animals and enter a maximum of 4

market animals. 2. Any evidence of tampering with official 4-H tag the animal and exhibitor will be

disqualified. 3. All purebred steers must have a tattoo and registration papers. 4. Entries will be divided by breed, home raised, and weight, based on weigh-in weights at

fair, into suitable classes at the discretion of fair officials. 5. Top breed steers will be designated if breed associations offer special awards. 6. Calves will be weighed in at the fairgrounds Tuesday, July 16 (after the Sheep and

Goats). 7. Market beef must weigh in at 900 pounds to be eligible for market classes. If weight is

less than 900lbs market beef will show in Heavy Feeder Class. 8. Steers with bullish (stag) characteristics are not eligible for the show. If identified, they

will be required to leave the fairgrounds.

9. The fair board reserves the right to change any or all beef stall assignments after all entries are on the fairgrounds.

10. To be eligible for 1st or 2nd in class a Market Heifer must gain 2 pounds per day and a Market Steer must gain 2.2 pounds per day.

Market Classes Market Beef Classes will show by breed and weight

01 Market Heifer 02 Home Raised Market Heifer 03 Market Steers 04 Home Raised Market Steers 05 Market Beef Producer Class 06 Group of three (Owned by one exhibitor) 07 Club Group of Four Market beef (Owned by two or more exhibitors)

BEEF SHOWMANSHIP Grade the exhibitor just completed

Junior Showmanship – Grades 4-6

Intermediate Showmanship – Grades 7-8

Senior Showmanship – Grades 9-12

Winners Showmanship

FUN BEEF SHOW!

• Immediately following 4-H/FFA Beef Show

• It is suggested that there will be a sign up 1 hour before the show starts and it is suggested that the age of the child be between 5 years old (as of January 1st) and 3rd grade. Discretion as to age eligibility is left to the species superintendent and supervisor, and their decision is final.

• Find a 4-H’er or FFA exhibitor that will let you borrow their animal to show

• Beef are not placed.

• Kids receive a participation ribbon.

• Kids show their animal to the best of their ability and answer questions from the judge.

• It is suggested that there be only 2 ring men and the judge in the show ring with the exhibitor and their animal during the fun shows.

• Clover Kids participating in the Clover Kid Bucket Calf Show cannot re-enter in the Fun Beef Show

DAIRY CATTLE DIVISION Superintendent: Matt Sandel

Bobby Luce, Austin Taylor, Dale Hembry

RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. See general rules and health rules in front of book. 2. Entries are open to registered and identified grade dairy animals that meet the state 4-H rules

and regulations and were born between July 1, 2016 and February 28, 2018. Animals born prior to July 1, 2016 may be entered if they meet this additional requirement: Were enrolled as the exhibitor's 4-H project and eligible to be exhibited as a 2-year-old heifer or younger.

3. Registration papers will be checked during check-in by the Superintendent.

4. Any animals that cannot produce papers will be shown commercial. 5. Exhibitors may enter up to six head. An exhibitor may enter only one calf purchased as a calf,

only one yearling purchased as a yearling, and only one 2-year-old purchased as a 2-year-old. Additional animals can be shown if they are product of present or former 4-H projects or have been purchased in previous years.

6. Any yearling heifer that has freshened prior to time of showing must be entered in the 2-year-old class.

7. All exhibitors must be Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) certified to show. 8. When fewer than three animals are shown in any class, the two classes will be combined. 9. The Junior Champion selected from heifer classes. Senior Champion selected from cow

classes.

Diary Classes 01 Heifer 02 Dairy Cow 2 years and older 03 Club Group of Four (Two or more club members) 04 Dairy Herd - shall consist of 3 animals, all of one breed, all entered and shown in the

individual classes and owned by one exhibitor

DOG OBEDIENCE DIVISION

Superintendent: Scott May Brandy Abbas, Annie Halsband


1. See general rules and health rules in front of book. 2. Each exhibitor can identify six dogs and enter four dogs trained by exhibitor at the fair. 3. Dog cannot be entered in both Pet and Dog Obedience Show. Exhibitors must choose

one or the other. 4. Dogs must have current vaccination records including rabies, distemper-parvo

vaccination, and Kennel cough. 5. Vaccination records must be presented at sign-in day of the show. Vaccinations must

include Rabies, DPHLP, and Kennel Cough. 6. Dogs will be health inspected by the Superintendent/Fair Veterinarian at sign-in the day

of the show. 7. Dogs must be on leash and collar and not enter any other livestock buildings or playground

area. 8. Females in season cannot be shown. 9. Dogs are to return home after the show. 10. Exhibitor must handle their dog without outside assistance. 11. Non-show dogs except for disability assist dogs will not be allowed in or around the show

arena the day of the dog show. 12. Dog exhibitors are responsible for cleaning up after their dog(s) while on the fairgrounds. 13. All dogs must be entered in an obedience class in order to show in any agility, rally and/or

showmanship classes.

DOG OBEDIENCE CLASSES

Beginner Novice A – Class 01

1st year for both exhibitor and dog. Dog must not have earned any obedience title.

Heel on leash 40 pts, Figure 8 on leash 40 pts, Sit for Examination on leash 40 pts,

Sit/stay Handler walks ring drop leash 40 pts, Recall no finish off leash 40 pts

Beginner Novice B – Class 02

2nd year exhibitor/2nd year dog or either exhibitor or dog with previous training

experience, but 1st year for the other team member. Exhibitor/dog team may enter this

class until exhibitor has received a qualifying score. Dog must not have earned any

obedience title.

Heel on leash 40 pts, Figure 8 on leash 40 pts, Sit for Examination on leash 40 pts,

Sit/stay Handler walks ring drop leash 40 pts, Recall no finish off leash 40 pts

Preferred Novice A – Class 03

Exhibitor/dog team may enter this class 1 year. Dog must not have earned any leg

towards any CD obedience title.

Heel & Figure 8 on leash 40 pts, Stand for Examination off leash 40 pts, Heel Free off

leash 40 pts, Recall with finish off leash 40 pts, Down/sit handler walks ring drop leash

40pts

Preferred Novice B- Class 04

Exhibitor/dog team may enter this class till exhibitor has received a qualifying score.

Dogs must not have earned any leg towards any CD obedience title.

Heel & Figure 8 on leash 40 pts, Stand for Examination off leash 40 pts, Heel Free off

leash 40 pts, Recall with finish off leash 40 pts, Down/sit handler walks ring 40 pts

Novice A - Class 05

Exhibitor/dog team may enter this class 1 year. Dog must not have earned any legs

towards any CD obedience title.

Heel on leash & Figure 8 40 pts, Stand for Examination 30 pts, Heel free off leash 40

pts, Recall with Finish off leash 40pts, Sit Stay get your leash 30 pts, Group Exercises

Sit & down Stay 30

Novice B - Class 06

Exhibitor/dog team may enter this class until exhibitor has received a qualifying score.

Dog may not have earned third leg towards any CD title.

Heel on leash and Figure 8 40 pts

Stand for Examination 30 pts, Heel free off leash 40 pts, Recall with Finish off leash 40

pts, Sit stay get your leash 30 pts, Group Exercises Sit and Down Stay 30 pts

Graduate Novice A – Class 07

FOR DOGS THAT ARE NOT QUITE READY FOR DUMBBELL WORK

Heel free and figure 8 off leash 40 pts

Moving Drop on recall 40 pts, Moving stand on recall 30 pts, Recall over Broad Jump

30 pts, Recall over High Jump 30 pts, Stay get your leash (sit or down) 30 pts

Graduate Novice B – Class 08

This class is for exhibitor/dog team that is just beginning dumbbell work. Exhibitor must

provide their own dumbbell for this class. Dog must not have earned any legs towards

any CDX titles.

Heel free and Figure 8 40 pts, Drop on recall 40 pts, Dumbbell Recall 30 pts, Dumbbell

Recall over High Jump 30 pts, Recall over Broad Jump 30 pts, Stay get your leash (sit,

down) 30 pts

Open – Class 09

Heel free & Figure eight 40 pts, Command Discrimination (stand, down, sit) 30 pts,

Drop on Recall 30 pts, Retrieve on Flat 20 pts, Retrieve over High Jump 30 pts, Broad

Jump 20 pts, Stand stay get your leash 30 pts

AGILITY CLASSES

Pre-Novice Agility – Class 10: For dogs and exhibitors in their first year of dog training. Dogs will follow course on leash. Time standard will be based on two minutes. Penalties will be assessed for any time over. This class is open to exhibitors showing in Beginner Novice A

Novice Agility – Class 11: For exhibitors in their second year or greater and dogs who are in their first to third year of training. Dogs will follow a course on or off leash. If the dog is on leash, a 5-point deduction will be assessed immediately. If dog is off leash, a 1-point deduction will be assessed each time the leash is touched. Time standard will be based on1 minute 30 seconds and penalties will be assessed for any time over. This class is open to exhibitors in Beginner Novice B

Open Agility – Class 12: For exhibitors in their second year or greater and dogs who are in

their fourth year or greater of training. Dogs will follow a course off leash. Time

standard will be based on 1 minute. Penalties will be assessed for any time over. This

class is open to exhibitors in Graduate Novice A, Graduate Novice B, and Open

RALLY CLASSES

Rally Novice – Class 13: This class is for dogs and handlers in their second and third year of

training. The dog and handler team will move continuously through a rally course of 10

to 20 signs with the dogs at the handler’s side. At each numbered sign they will perform

the indicated exercise then move to the next sign. Unlimited communication is

encouraged and the handler can talk to the dog and give multiple commands and

signals. All exercises are judged on a leash and all dogs must enter and leave the ring

on a leash. The leash must be 6 ft long. Handlers will be given a course ahead of time

to practice.

Rally Open – Class 14: This class is for dog and handlers in their third or greater year of Rally training. The dog and handler team will move continuously through a rally course of 10 to 20 signs with dog at the handler’s side. At each numbered sign they will perform the indicated exercise then move to the next sign unlimited communication is encouraged and the handler can talk to the dog and give multiple commands and signals. All exercises are judged on or off leash if the handler chooses to do on leash there will be a 5 point penalty. All dogs must enter and leave the ring on leash. The leash must be 6 ft long. Handlers will practice all signs that will be judged but will not get a course until the day of the show.

SHOWMANSHIP/HANDLING CLASSES - Grade the exhibitor just completed. Scoring is based on handling ability, grooming of dog, appearance of handler and oral questions. Junior Dog Handling – Class 15 – Grades 4th – 6th

Intermediate Dog Handling – Class 16 – Grades 7th – 8th

Senior Dog Handling – Class 17 – Grades 9th – 12th

GOAT DIVISION Superintendent: Paula Hein

Darwin Downing, Clay Andrew, Matt Sandel


1. See general rules and health rules in front of book. 2. All sexually intact goats must meet the health requirements for exhibition of livestock and must

have scrapies flock tag. 3. All goats must be collared or haltered. 4. Purebred classes will be offered if four or more animals of one breed are entered. Otherwise

the purebred and grade will compete together. In order to show purebred, animals should have purebred or American certificates. Purebred classes will be set up by type (milk breeds for dairy, meat breeds for meat, wool/mohair breeds for wool classes and novelty breeds for novelty classes).

5. Bucks will only be allowed in the breeding class designated for it. 6. All exhibitors must be Youth for the Quality care of Animals (YQCA) certified to show. 7. Exhibitors will not lift front legs of meat goat off the ground or brace the animal during

examination by the judge.

BREEDING

1. The breeding meat goat classes are open to meat breeds only, such as Boer, Spanish, Tennessee, or Kiko.

2. Breeding age classes will be divided if four or more animals of each age break down are entered.

3. An exhibitor can identify 10 breeding goats per class, enter 10 breeding goats per class and bring 2 breeding goats per class to the fair.

Breeding Classes

300 Meat Breeding Doe- Junior 301 Meat Breeding Doe- Junior Winter 302 Meat Breeding Doe- Yearling 303 Meat Breeding Doe- Senior 304 Buck Kid Born after December 1st

MARKET 1. Meat goat class is open to wether or doe kids with milk teeth or showing no breaking or eruption of either of their front two permanent front teeth. Teeth will be checked at weigh-in. Weigh-in will follow the market lamb weigh-in. 2. Market goat class is open to any breed or crossbred wether/doe meeting the age and weight limits. 3. If there are enough market goat doe kids, a separate class can be created. Otherwise, the market doe kids show with the market wethers. 4. Goats shown in the market show cannot be shown in the dairy, wool or novelty goat shows. 5. Market goats must weigh a minimum of 45 lbs. Below 45 pounds cannot be sold in the sale or shown for champion. 6. When numbers dictate, multiple weight classes will be created.

7. An exhibitor can weigh-in 15 market goats, enter 10 market goats and bring 6 market goats to the fair.

8. All market goat kids must have horns disbudded, dehorned or tipped blunt prior to the arrival of the fair. Removal of horns on the fairgrounds is NOT permitted.

9. Late or incomplete castration of wethers are not eligible for show. This will be checked at fair weigh-in and if identified, wethers will be required to leave the fairgrounds.

308: Market Classes

01 Market Goat

02 Home Raised Market Goat

03 Pair of Market Goats by one exhibitor

NOVELTY GOAT SHOW

1. Novelty goats must NOT fit into the dairy, meat, or wool/mohair shows. 2. Typically, novelty breeds are pygmy/dwarf or fainting goats. 3. There will be a limit of 6 entries per exhibitor.

307: Novelty Class

01 Novelty Goat (Will show by Age)

DAIRY GOAT 1. Breeding dairy goat classes are open to dairy breeds only, such as Alpine, LaMancha,

Oberhasli, Saanen, and Toggenburg. 2. There is no pre-show dairy goat milk-out required. Any doe showing an over-distended

udder will be discriminated against. 3. There will be a limit of 8 entries per exhibitor.

Dairy Classes Will be shown by breed

305 Dairy Goat- Junior Does

306 Dairy Goat-Senior Does

GOAT SHOWMANSHIP- Grade the exhibitor just completed




Winners Showmanship

CLOVER KID GOAT SHOW

(Immediately following 4-H/FFA Goat Shows)

1. Open to all Clover Kids members in Kindergarten through 3rd grade in Clarke County.

2. IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENT Due by July 1: Kid information must be entered in 4-H Online.

3. All Clover Kids exhibit opportunities will be cooperative and not competitive. 4. All Clover Kids must always be accompanied by an adult 5. Goat Kids must be born after January 1, 2018. 6. Goat Kids must be a bucket or bottle fed; no nursing permitted. 7. Clover Kids are limited to a maximum of one kid exhibited at the fair. 8. All kids will be shown on a halter and should be clean and groomed. 9. Youth will be asked questions regarding:

a. Care and management of raising the kid. b. Showing/ handling of the kid. c. Fitting, general health, and condition of the kid and child’s knowledge of the

project. 10. Exhibitor must follow the fair’s rules and health requirements as stated in the fair book.

11. Kids will be brought to the fair on the day of the show and will return home that same day.

12. A participation ribbon will be awarded to all participants. 13. Clover Kids participating in the Clover Kid Goat Show cannot re-enter in the Fun Goat

Show.

FUN GOAT SHOW! (Immediately Following the Clover Kid Goat Show)

• It is suggested that there will be a sign up 1 hour before the show starts and it is suggested that the age of the child be between 5 years old (as of January 1, 2018) and 3rd grade. Discretion as to age eligibility is left to the species superintendent and supervisor, and their decision is final.

• Find a 4-H’er or FFA exhibitor that will let you borrow their goat to show.

• Goats are not placed.


• Kids show their goat to the best of their ability and answer questions from the judge.


HORSE, PONY & MULE DIVISION Superintendent: Brandy Abbass

Corey Garner, Jay Kent


1. See general rules and health rules in front of book.

2. Exhibitors are encouraged to study Rules and Regulations of 4-H Equine Shows in Iowa.

This is available at the Extension Office.

3. Entries open to purebred and grade horses, ponies, and mules.

4. An exhibitor can identify up to five horses, ponies, or mules with a maximum of two be

leased and enter only three.

5. Exhibitor may only enter 1 pleasure class per horse between pony pleasure, light horse,

non- western ranch horse, pleasure or western pleasure.

6. No stallions other than foals may be shown.

7. Saddle classes will include horses born before 2015 or later.

8. Only 4-H exhibitors can warm-up or ride 4-H horses before, during and after the 4-H

Horse Show. Trainers and parents will NOT be allowed to warm-up or ride the 4-H

exhibit horse. NO coaching is allowed from the rail; exhibitors may be disqualified from

classes at the judge’s discretion.

9. No animals are to be turned loose in the arena.

10. Horses may be worked in the arena during the day, when arena and warm up area are

available.

11. Horses must be led to and from the arena. Horses may not be ridden in any areas of the

fairgrounds except designated warm-up areas.

12. All horse, ponies, and mules will be in their stall from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

13. One pony, horse, or mule per stall. Exception- mare and foal.

14. NO halters will be left on the horses while they are in their stalls

15. Artificial hair pieces will be allowed in tails only. Body coloring is allowed if it does not

change the natural color pattern of the horse. Hooves may be colored black or natural.

16. Leased Horses

a. Lease papers must be signed and turned into the Extension Office before May

15.

b. Leased papers must be uploaded in 4-H online if attending the Iowa State Fair

c. Leased horses cannot be shown in Halter/Confirmation classes

17. EXHIBITOR CONDUCT: Contestants shall always act as young ladies and gentlemen.

Unnecessary roughness or discourtesy will dismiss the exhibitor from further competition

for the entire show. Good sportsmanship shall prevail. Courtesy is mandatory. No abuse

of horses will be tolerated. Each exhibitor must keep horse under control or be excused

from ring.

EXHIBITOR APPAREL: a. Exhibitor numbers are to be worn on the exhibitor’s back only in halter/showmanship

classes. In performance classes, including timed events, exhibitors’ numbers are to be worn on both sides of the saddle pad.

b. All 4-H youth participating in any riding classes must wear American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) and Safety Engineering Institute (SEI) approved headgear with chin strap and properly fitted harness while mounted and riding, including warm up. Every Time-Every Ride. No caps, hats or scarfs will be allowed to be worn under the helmet. The Clarke County Fair make no representation or warranty, express or implied, about any protective headgear and caution riders that death or serious injury may result despite wearing such headgear as all equestrian sports involve inherent dangerous risk and as no helmet can protect against all unforeseeable injuries.

c. English attire - Hunt Seat: ASTM/SEI approved helmets with fastened chin straps are always required while mounted. Clothing must be clean, neat and appropriate for hunter classes. Riders must wear coats, boots and breeches. Clean shirts with stock and pin or ratcatcher and choker preferred. The coat should be any tweed or melton (conservative wash jackets in season) acceptable for hunting. Breeches should be of traditional shades of buff, gray, rust, beige or canary (jodhpur included), and high English boots or jodhpur boots should be worn. Spurs of the unrowelled type, gloves, crops or bats are optional. The 4-H armband or chevron is mandatory, and the armband MUST be worn on the upper left arm.

d. Western attire: Clothing must be neat and clean. Riders shall wear ASTM/SEI approved helmets and boots. A solid white or colored, button or snap front, long-sleeved, collared shirt is required. The following is prohibited: personalized logo, embroidery (excluding shirt brand logo), zippers, sheer or lace fabric, embellishments, bling of any kind, including but not limited to sequins, rhinestones, chains, etc. Shirts must be tucked in. A necktie, kerchief or bolo tie are permitted, but not required. Sleeveless shirts or blouses, turtleneck sweaters, sweater vests, etc. are not permitted. Pants must be blue jeans and a belt under the loops is recommended. The 4-H armband or chevron is mandatory, and the armband MUST be worn on the upper left arm. Hair must be neat and securely fastened if long, so as not to cover the rider’s number.

e. Shorts are prohibited to be worn by exhibitors while mounted on a horse. f. Spurs are ok in riding classes only if they are dull and rowls are free moving g. Penalties - Exhibitors who violate the dress code will be dropped one ribbon group. In

the interest of safety when you are mounted, you must wear a helmet, boots, long pants

and appropriate attire and the horse must be properly tacked. This includes in the warm-

up arena. Any dispute will result in disqualification from your classes.

TIMED EVENTS: Wednesday, July 17th 5:00 pm a. Attire: 4-H/FFA T-Shirts may be worn. b. An ASTM/SEI approved helmet is MANDATORY. Safety gear is strongly recommended

for timed events. c. Equipment: TIMED EVENTS ONLY! Western-type equipment must be used. The use of

a mechanical hackamore, gag bit or other type of bridle is the exhibitor’s choice. Exhibitors may use tie-downs. However, the nosepiece of the hackamore and tie-downs should be leather or a flexible braided rawhide, or a rubber covered wire. Uncovered wires and wire chains will result in disqualifications. Any bleeding on the nose, under the jaw, or in the mouth will disqualify the horse.

d. Ball caps are prohibited. e. No exhibitor may be tied, buckled or fastened in the saddle in any manner or by any

means. f. In timed events, a running start is NOT permitted. 4-H’ers may not start their run until the

gate is closed behind them. A horse must cross the starting line within 15 seconds after the starting signal. After entering the arena, the contestant must start straight or no more than one circle can be performed before starting. Violation of any of these rules will penalize the contestant five seconds for each violation.

g. Horses completing a run must be brought to a full stop in the area between the entry gate and time line prior to the exhibitor dismounting. Failure to do so with any part of the horse recrossing the time line between or outside the time line markers shall result in a broken pattern and “no time” given.

h. Any attempt to right a barrel or pole will result in a 5-second penalty for each one.

Darrell and Betty DeLong Equestrian Award The Darrell & Betty DeLong Equestrian Award will serve to recognize and reward the Clarke County horse project member who demonstrates outstanding sportsmanship, ethics, and integrity at the Clarke County Fair. At the conclusion of the show, a recipient will be selected based upon a panel of judges selected by three of Darrell and Betty DeLong’s children and the award will be presented. A selection criterion includes the following: 1. Courtesy toward other exhibitors.

2. Respect for show officials; ability to abide by decisions of the officials.

3. Knowledge and appreciation of 4-H horse show rules and regulations.

4. Demonstration of good horsemanship and ethical treatment of horses.

5. Enthusiasm, poise, pride, and humility in oneself.

6. Compassion, tolerance, courtesy, and fairness toward others.

7. Ability to recognize and acknowledge good performance of other exhibitors. Lenard E. DeLong, Deb Brown and Dara Queck; children of Darrell and Betty DeLong will

present an award at the conclusion of the Horse Show at the Clarke County Fair.

Scoring for Hi Point:

1. All classes EXCEPT halter, keyhole, dizzy bat, and riding buck will not count towards Hi-Point

2. Exhibitors already eligible for Winners Showmanship from previous year win in their current

age division will receive 5 pts toward Hi-Point

3. No additional points will be awarded for Champion and Reserve Champion awards

4. Hi-Point awards will be designated per class grouping as identified in the class listing

1st place= 5 points

2nd place = 4 points

3rd place = 3 points

4th place = 2 points

All others = 1 point

TIMED EVENT EQUINE CLASSES: 01 Junior Barrels (4th – 6th Grade) 02 Intermediate Barrels (7th – 8th Grade) 03 Senior Barrels (9th – 12th Grade) 04 Junior Flags 05 Intermediate Flags 06 Senior Flags 07 Junior Poles 08 Intermediate Poles 09 Senior Poles 10 Keyhole – All ages 11 Dizzy Bat – All ages 12 Riding a Buck – All ages

HALTER CLASSES – Halter classes do not count toward Hi-Point

13 Miniature Horses- Under 34” (all ages) 14 Pony Mares – Under 56” (All ages) 15 Pony Geldings – Under 56” 16 Pony Champion Class (Cannot enter) 17 Light Horse Non- Western Types (All ages) 18 Western Type Mares 14.1 & Over (3 years &

younger) 19 Western Type Mares 14.1 & Over (4 +

years) 20 Western Type Gelding 14.1 & Over (3 years

& younger) 21 Western Type Gelding 14.1 & Over (4 +

years) 22 Mules – Molly and Jack (All ages) 23 Champion Halter

SHOWMANSHIP – Grade the exhibitor just completed

24 Junior Showmanship (Grades 4th – 6th) 25 Intermediate Showmanship (Grades 7th –

8th) 26 Senior Showmanship (Grades 9th – 12th) 27 Winners Showmanship

LUNGE LINE CLASSES 29 Lunge Line – Junior 30 Lunge Line – Intermediate 31 Lunge Line - Senior

BAREBACK CLASSES 33 Bareback Pleasure – Junior 34 Bareback Pleasure – Intermediate

35 Bareback Pleasure – Senior 36 Bareback Equitation – Junior 37 Bareback Equitation – Intermediate 38 Bareback Equitation – Senior

CART CLASSES 39 Single Cart (Pony or Horse) – Junior 40 Single Cart (Pony or Horse) – Intermediate 41 Single Cart (Pony or Horse) – Senior 42 Cart Equitation – Junior 43 Cart Equitation – Intermediate 44 Cart Equitation – Senior

HITCHES 46 Single Hitch - Junior 47 Single Hitch – Intermediate 48 Single Hitch - Senior

ENGLISH WALK/TROT 50 English Walk/Trot – Junior 51 English Walk/Trot – Intermediate 52 English Walk Trot - Senior

HUNTER UNDER SADDLE 53 Hunter Under Saddle – Junior 54 Hunter Under Saddle – Intermediate 55 Hunter Under Saddle – Senior

ENGLISH EQUITATION 56 English Equitation – Junior 57 English Equitation – Intermediate 58 English Equitation – Senior

HUNTER HACK 59 Hunter Hack – Junior 60 Hunter Hack – Intermediate 61 Hunter Hack – Senior

AT HAND JUMPING 65 At Hand Jumping - Junior 66 At Hand Jumping – Intermediate 67 At Hand Jumping – Senior

WESTERN WALK/TROT 68 Western Walk/Trot – Junior 69 Western Walk/Trot – Intermediate 70 Western Walk/Trot – Senior

WESTERN PLEASURE – May enter only one of the following per horse/rider combination

71 Pony Pleasure – Junior 72 Pony Pleasure – Intermediate 73 Pony Pleasure – Senior

74 Light Horse Non- Western Type (All ages) 75 Ranch Horse Pleasure – Junior 76 Ranch Horse Pleasure – Intermediate 77 Ranch Horse Pleasure – Senior 78 Western Pleasure – Junior 79 Western Pleasure – Intermediate 80 Western Pleasure – Senior

WESTERN EQUITATION 81 Western Equitation – Junior 82 Western Equitation – Intermediate 83 Western Equation – Senior

REINING 87 Reining - Junior 88 Reining – Intermediate 89 Reining – Senior

TRAIL 92 At Hand Trail - Junior 93 At Hand Trail – Intermediate 94 At Hand Trail – Senior 95 At Hand Trail (Yearling) – Junior 96 At Hand Trail (Yearling) – Intermediate 97 At Hand Trail (Yearling) – Senior 98 At Hand Trail (Under 2 yrs./Not broke) –

Junior 99 At Hand Trail (Under 2 yrs./Not broke) –

Intermediate 100 At Hand Trail (Under 2 yrs./Not broke) –

Senior 103 Riding Trail – Junior 104 Riding Trail – Intermediate 105 Riding Trail – Senior

PET DIVISION Tuesday, July 16th following the Dog Obedience Show Superintendent:

Julie Horton Bobbie Cook


1. See general rules and health rules in front of book. 2. IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENT Due by July 1st: Each animal entered must be listed in 4-H Online or

on the livestock verification form (FFA). 3. Exhibitor may show one pet per class, with a limit of two pet’s total. 4. Cats and dogs must have a current rabies immunization. 5. Cats and dogs must be on leash and collar. 6. Dogs cannot be entered in both Pet and Dog Obedience show. 7. Exhibitor will be responsible for feed, care and safety of animals. 8. To have a complete project, 4-Hers must make a scrapbook. Divide into two parts:

a) Educational articles on feeding care, management, etc., from magazines, newspaper, and other reading materials. Source should be noted neatly beside the article.

b) Fun Section can be pictures of own pet, stories, or pictures from magazines, newspaper, etc., bits of humor such as cartoons or jokes--all pertaining to the project.

9. Scrapbook may be displayed in a special exhibit in the 4-H Building following the pet show if desired. Scrapbook will be judged on quality, not quantity.

10. All ages will show together (4-12th graders)

Pet Classes 01 Rodents 02 Guinea Pigs & Pet Rabbits 03 Cats 04 Aquarium Pets 05 Dogs (pet not entered in Dog Division) 06 Caged Birds, Pigeons 07 Other pets

PET SHOWMANSHIP – Grade the exhibitor just completed




Winners Showmanship

CLOVER KID PET SHOW

Following 4-H/FFA Pet show 1. Open to all Clover Kids members in Kindergarten through 3rd grade in Clarke County. 2. All Clover Kids exhibit opportunities will be cooperative and not competitive. 3. All Clover Kids must be accompanied by an adult at all times. 4. Clover Kids do NOT have to complete a scrapbook, but are welcome to. 5. Youth will be asked questions regarding:

a. Care and management of raising the kid. b. Showing/ handling of the kid. c. Fitting, general health, and condition of the kid and child’s knowledge of the project

POULTRY DIVISION Superintendent: Bobbie Cook

Austin Taylor, Shane Selsor, Garret Garner



2. IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENT Due by July 1st: All poultry must be identified with their wing band or

tag number in 4-H online or on the livestock verification form (FFA). FFA Poultry - livestock verification

forms are by July 1st to the Clarke County Extension Office.

3. Entries in market class will be judged on health, featuring conformation (breast, back, legs, and thighs),

fleshing and flesh covering.

4. Entries in production poultry classes will be judged on uniformity, maturity, development and general

conformation to breed characteristics.

5. Entries in specialty classes will be judged against the American Poultry Association American Standard of

Perfection or respective standards used for that species.

6. Breeder birds cannot be from production entries.

7. Three entries per breed per class.

8. Breeder pen will consist of 1 male and 1 female of the same breed taken from individual entries.

9. Some breeds may be combined depending on number of entries. 10. Sixteen total bird entries allowed for exhibit in the poultry division. 11. All poultry exhibited must have been tested for Pullorum-Typhoid by an authorized tester. Test must be

performed and be clean for your animal to show at the Clarke County Fair. Paper for test verification must always be available by exhibitor throughout the fair.

12. All exhibitors must be Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) certified to show. 13. The exhibitor or family member must be present for Poultry check in Tuesday, July 16 at 8 p.m.

BREEDING CHICKEN CLASSES - (Two birds per breed per class, four breed limit)

Standard Chickens (including American, Asiatic, Mediterranean, English, Continental, Miscellaneous) or Bantam

Chickens

01 Hen (1 year +)

02 Cock (1 year +)

03 Cockerel (Under 1 year)

04 Pullet (Under 1 year)

COMMERICAL POULTRY

01 Fryers - Light bird of any breed (minimum 2 pounds) – 2 birds 02 Broilers - 3-5 pounds - 2 birds 03 Roaster - over 5 pounds - 2 birds 04 Ducks – (Hens & Drakes shown together) - 2 young birds (15 weeks of age or more) 05 Geese – (Goose & Ganders shown together) - 2 young birds (12 weeks of age or more) 06 Turkey – (Hens & Toms shown together) - 2 young birds (15 weeks of age or more) 07 Other Fowl – (Hens & Toms shown together) - 2 young birds (15 weeks of age or more)

BREEDER DUCKS

01 Adult Female 02 Adult Male 03 Young Female 04 Young Male

BREEDER GEESE


OTHER FOWL – Breeder turkeys, (guineas, pigeons, quail, peacock, pheasant, etc.) – Single Bird


BREEDER PEN - (Limit of two per exhibitor, from individual classes)

01 Breeder Pen (Chickens) 1 male, 1 female

02 Breeder Pen (Other fowl) 1 male, 1 female

COMMERICAL EGG PRODUCATION CLASS

05 3 pullets – white eggs (at least 16 weeks of age)

06 3 pullets – brown eggs (at least 16 weeks of age) 07 3 hens – white eggs (a year of age or older) 08 3 hens – brown eggs (a year of age or older)

POULTRY SHOWMANSHIP

Junior Showmanship (Grades 4th – 6th)

Intermediate Showmanship (Grades 7th – 8th)

Senior Showmanship (Grades 9th – 12th)

Winners Showmanship

RABBIT DIVISION Superintendent: Bobbie Cook

Austin Taylor, Shane Selsor, Garret Garner

RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. See general rules and health rules in front of book. 2. Three Rabbits per class per breed. 3. IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENT Due by July 1st: All rabbits must be permanently tattooed in the left ear

prior to check-in and entered must be listed in 4-H Online or on the livestock verification form (FFA). FFA Rabbits - livestock verification forms are due by July 1st to the Clarke County Extension Office.

4. Rabbits shown as breeding stock cannot be shown in the market or pet classes. 5. Rabbits will be shown by breeds divided into the classes below. 6. Limit of 16 rabbit entries per exhibitor entered and brought to the fair. A meat pen of three is one entry. 7. Exhibitors must wear long pants. 8. Individual classes will be by breed and age only. Colors will be combined. 9. All exhibitors must be Food Safety Quality Assurance (FSQA) or Youth for the Quality Care of Animals

(YQCA) certified to show.

MEAT RABBIT CLASSES

01 Senior Buck (Over 8 months)

02 Senior Doe (over 8 months)

03 Intermediate Buck (6-8 months)

04 Intermediate Doe (6-8 months)

05 Junior Buck (under 6 months)

06 Junior Doe (under 6 months)

FANCY RABBITS CLASSES

01 Senior Buck (over 6 months)

02 Senior Doe (over 6 months)

03 Junior Buck (under 6 months)

04 Junior Doe (under 6 months)

SINGLE FRYER CLASS - age not over 10 weeks old as of show date, 3 ½ - 5 ½ pounds

01 Single Fryer ROASTER CLASS - under 6 months of age as of show date, 5-8 pounds

01 Roaster BREEDER PAIR - Male and female of the same species 6 months and older. The pair must already be entered in the Senior Doe and Senior Buck divisions.

01 Breeder Pair

RABBIT PRODUCTION POSTER CONTEST

01 Rabbit Production Poster - Poster must be 22 inches by 28 inches in size. Each exhibitor may enter one

poster. No advance entry required, and no fees are charged. Poster exhibitors must exhibit at least one

rabbit. Name should be on the back of the poster. A 3x5 card must be clipped to the front of the poster

with sources of your information. Posters are checked-in at check-in time and taken home at release time.

Each poster entry is to be completed during the current 4-H year. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place will be awarded.

Poster can be about any facet of rabbit production.

MEAT PEN CLASS - age not over 10 weeks old as of show date, 3 ½ - 5 ½ pounds each – One pen per exhibitor. Meat pens shall consist of three rabbits, all the same breed and variety. Broken group meat pens must also be of the same variety. A meat pen does not necessarily have to come from the same litter. Meat Pen (3 individuals)

RABBIT SHOWMANSHIP

Junior Showmanship (Grades 4th – 6th)

Intermediate Showmanship (Grades 7th – 8th)

Senior Showmanship (Grades 9th – 12th)

SHEEP DIVISION Superintendent: Paula Hein

Darwin Downing, Clay Andrew, Corey Garner

GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. See general rules and health rules in front of book. 2. IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENT Due by May 15th: Ear tag number and scrappies flock ID information must

be listed in 4-H Online or on the livestock verification form (FFA). It does not matter which ear your tag is in. All sexually intact sheep must meet the health requirements for exhibition of livestock and must have scrappies flock tag. See front of Fair Book for county fair health requirements. Purebred sheep must have breed association ID in ear.

3. All market and breeding lambs must be shorn. (May be shorn any time, but ten days to two weeks before fair is recommended.)

4. If a lamb is identified with Club Lamb Fungus, it will be required to leave the fairgrounds. 5. Sheep showing signs of a rectal prolapse cannot be shown and will be required to leave the fairgrounds. 6. All exhibitors must be Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) certified to show. 7. The speckled face division for both market and breeding lambs must have speckles on TWO of the three areas:

face, ears and legs. Color must be at least 1/3 of that area. The face will include the top of the poll down to the nose (see picture below). Leg wool and wool caps are not considered part of the 1/3 coloring; hair color only is allowed. This judgement will be made at the scale. If a protest of the decision is made, a committee of three will review the decision.

BREEDING SHEEP 1. Members may identify ten breeding ewes per class, enter ten breeding ewes per class and are permitted to

bring two breeding ewes per class to the fair. Commercial breeding ewes are officially in the fair when weighed-in at the fair. Purebred breeding ewes are officially in the fair when checked in by the Superintendents.

2. A lamb shown in the Breeding Classes cannot be shown in any Market Classes.

3. Registration papers (for purebreds) and ear tattoos or tags will be checked by the superintendent. 4. All purebred sheep must have breed association I.D. in ear. 5. FFA or 4-H Club Progeny Pen of Five Ewes: a. Each club may have just one entry. b. A Progeny Pen consists of five ewes, lambs or yearlings, purebred or commercial, or combination of both. c. Each pen must be owned by at least three exhibitors. d. All ewes must be shown in their specific classes also. e. Breeding stock only--no market stock. Breeding Sheep Classes

01 Purebred Ewe

02 Commercial Ewe

03 Speckle Face Ewe

04 White Face Ewe

05 Hair Ewe

06 White Breed Influenced

07 Yearling Ewe (Will show by breed)

08 Wether- Ram Sire Lamb (Born in 2018)

09 Pen of Three

10 Club Pen

MARKET SHEEP


2. Each exhibitor may weigh-in 15 lambs, enter 15 lambs and will be permitted to bring six market lambs to the

fair. Market lambs are officially in the fair when weighed-in at the fair.

3. Market ewes or wethers - grades, crossbred, or purebred, and born after January 1, 2018.

4. Market lambs will be divided into two or more weight groups, according to weight, by the superintendents.

Minimum weight per lamb is 110 pounds, excluding haired and white face sheep which is 90 pounds.

5. Lambs weighing less than 110 pounds (excluding haired and white face sheep) will not be eligible for sale or

showing for champion and must be shown as a heavy feeder lamb.

6. Late or incomplete castrations of wether are not eligible for the show. This will be checked at fair weigh-in and

if identified, they will be required to leave the fair grounds.

Market Sheep Classes

201: Market Wether Classes:

01 Crossbred Market Wether

02 Haired Market Wether

03 Speckled Face Market Wether

04 Purebred Market Wether

05 White Breed Influenced Market Wether

06 Pair of Market Lambs (Owned by one exhibitor)

08 Club pen of four

202: Market Ewe Classes:

1: Crossbred Market Ewe

2: Hair Market Ewe

3: Speckled Face Market Ewe

4: White Breed Influenced Market Ewe

5: Purebred Market Ewe

203: Home Raised Market Wether Classes:

1: Crossbred

2: Hair

3: Speckled Face

4: White Breed Influenced

5: Purebred

204: Home Raised Market Ewe Classes:

1: Crossbred

2: Hair

3: Speckled Face

4: White Breed Influenced

5: Purebred

SWINE DIVISION Superintendent: Clint McAfee

Chris DeVore, Jay Kent, Shane Selsor


1. See general and health rules in front of book. 2. IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENT Due by May 15th: Ear notched pigs will have an ear tag with all IDs

listed in 4-H Online or on the livestock verification form (FFA). Pigs without ear notches will have an ear tag only. It does not matter which ear your tag is in. All identification must be on the appropriate identification form.

3. No use of paints or other coloring, foams, or other grooming aides (example: show mists, zoom blooms, powder, sparkles, oils, fluffers, etc.) are allowed to be used on swine at the 4-H/FFA on show day. You may only use soap and water on the day of show. Penalty for violating this rule will be immediate loss of showing rights, loss of sale rights for the animal and forfeiture of all premiums earned.

4. Must be farrowed after January 1 of the current year. 5. It is required by the packer that all hogs must have at least ½ inch of hair (for the de-hairing process

during slaughter). No clipping allowed on the county fairgrounds. 6. Large feeders, water tanks or barrels will NOT be allowed in the pens. It is highly recommended that you

use PVC Nipple waterer’s that are no bigger than 8” in diameter. This is under the discretion of the superintendent.

7. There will be no additional adding or removing of panels. Any changes must be approved by the superintendent.

8. There will be an additional weigh-in for swine on Monday, July 22 from 6-8 a.m. 9. All exhibitors must be Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) certified to show. 10. A maximum of 8 total hogs may be brought per exhibitor. Example: 2 commercial gilts, 2 purebred gilts,

and 4 market hogs. 11. Swine not going through the sale may be released on Saturday, July 20 from 8-10 p.m. Swine will NOT

be allowed to leave after 10 p.m. Saturday. All remaining swine must wait until Sunday’s release time of 8 pm.

12. ALL feed and water MUST be removed from pens by 10 pm Sunday. They may be returned ONLY AFTER the final weigh in is OVER on Monday.

13. First weigh in will start at 7 pm on Tuesday, weather permitting, scanning will begin as soon as scanner is ready.

BREEDING SWINE

1. Each exhibitor may weigh-in 10 breeding gilts, enter up to 10 breeding gilts and are permitted to bring a maximum of two commercial breeding gilts, and two purebred gilts to the fair. Breeding gilts are officially at the fair when weighed-in at the fair. Commercial gilts must be identified by May 15.

2. Identification forms must have birth date recorded or pigs are not eligible to show. 3. Breeding gilts are not considered in Rate of Gain contest. 4. Breeding gilt classes will be based on weight. 5. Pure Bred gilts will be shown in breed classes. 6. Pure Bred gilts must be registered with the respective breed registry. Registration papers must be

provided at swine check in. 7. No Breeding swine are not eligible to go through the sale ring. However, it can be sold to market or go

home.

Breeding Classes

01 Purebred Breeding Gilts

02 Commercial Breeding Gilts

MARKET SWINE


2. Each exhibitor can weigh-in 20 market pigs, enter up to 10 market swine and are permitted to bring 4

market swine to the fair. Market swine are officially at the fair when weighed-in at the fair.

3. One of these will be entered in the live ultrasound carcass class.

4. Pigs must weigh-in at 230 pounds to be eligible for market classes.

5. All classes will be divided by weight at the discretion of the superintendent.

6. All pigs must weigh 230 pounds or more at fair weigh-in to go through auction.

7. Barrows showing boar characteristics are not eligible for the show. If identified in the show ring, they will

be asked to leave.

8. Purebred Market Swine may have classes added at Fair board’s discretion.

Market Classes

00 Heavy Feeder Class- below 230lbs (Will be entered in this class at check-in during the fair; not eligible for market champion)

01 Purebred Market Hog 02 Crossbred Market Barrow 03 Crossbred Market Gilt 04 Home Raised Market Barrow 05 Home Raised Market Gilt

SWINE SHOWMANSHIP




Winners Showmanship

FUN SWINE SHOW!

• Following the 4-H/FFA Swine Show

• It is suggested that there will be a sign up 1 hour before the show starts and it is suggested that the age of the child be between 5 years old (as of January 1st) and 3rd grade. Discretion as to age eligibility is left to the species superintendent and supervisor, and their decision is final.

• Find a 4-H’er or FFA exhibitor that will let you borrow their pig to show.

• Pigs are not placed.


• Kids show their pig to the best of their ability and answer questions from the judge.


STATIC EXHIBIT BUILDING PROJECTS Monday, July 15th

ENTRY DEADLINE: Friday, July 12th by 11:59

Entries will need to be completed by July 12th at 11:59 PM on http://clarkecountyfair-iowa.fairentry.com

*Clover Kids do NOT have to enter their static projects online

Static Exhibit Building Judging Schedule:

9:00-10:30 K. W. Hustlers 10:30- 11:15 Triple Troopers & Cooking Club 11:15-12:10 Osceola Chargers 1:10-2:00 Fremont Feenix & Koolios 2:00-3:00 Osceola Go-Getters & FFA 2:00-3:00 Clover Kids Static Judging

All 4-H entries in the Exhibit Building will be conference judged. 4-H'ers need to be present to talk with the judge.

Conference judging brings 4-H'ers and judges together to evaluate exhibits. It provides an opportunity for 4-H'ers

to learn from what is discussed in the judging.

What do I do in Conference Judging? Here are some tips:

• Smile

• Introduce yourself

• Explain what you wanted to learn or your goal

• Describe what you did or the steps you took to complete your project

• Tell what you learned that was new

• Tell about mistakes, errors, or trouble you had with the project.

• Remember, the most important part of conference judging is that you feel GOOD about your project!

• Say Thank You!

Static Exhibit Building Premiums

State Fair – Selected $8.00

State Fair – Consideration $7.00

Honorable Mention $5.00

Blue Ribbon $4.00

Red Ribbon $2.00

White Ribbon $1.00

Those who receive a participation ribbon will not receive premium money.

General Static Exhibit Rules

All exhibitors are responsible to read and comply with the County Fair/ Iowa State Fair 4-H General Exhibit

Rules, 4-H General Rules and Regulations, and all department exhibit class rules and regulations.

1. Open to all youth who are active in 4-H or FFA in Clarke County. 4-H’ers who have completed 5th

grade through 12th grade (or that equivalent) in 2019 are eligible to exhibit at the Iowa State Fair.

Exception: Group exhibits from an entire club may include 4th grade members.

2. Eligible exhibits are an outgrowth of work done as a planned part of the 4-H’ers participation in 4-H

projects or programs during the current 4-H year. Exhibits can be done by an individual or group and

may represent all or part of the learning in the project or program.

http://clarkecountyfair-iowa.fairentry.com/

3. Exhibitors in 4-H classes are not eligible to exhibit in a similar department of the FFA divisions or vice-

versa. See also “4-H Department General Rules & Regulations”.

4. Exhibits that do not comply with the class description, size guidelines, copyright, and safety and approved methods will be disqualified and not put on public display. The exhibitor will receive written evaluation comments and an explanation on why the exhibit was disqualified.

5. If the exhibitor chooses a display to illustrate what was learned:

a. Posters may not exceed 24” x 36” in size.

b. Chart boards, graph boards, project presentation boards, model displays, etc., may not exceed 48” x 48” in size. Maximum size is determined

c. by measuring the flat (unfolded) dimensions.

d. Display boxes may not exceed 28” x 22” in height or width and 12” in depth.

6. Endangered and threatened plants and animals (includes insects), or songbird feathers and nests may NOT be used in any exhibit.

7. Copyrighted materials and designs may not be used in an exhibit that is presented as original work

by the exhibitor. Exhibitors must include permission from the copyright holder/owner when using

copyrighted materials. Exhibitors must give proper credit to the original source of all

materials/designs used in exhibits. (See also special rules for Visual Arts and general copyright

information for 4-H’ers.)

8. The 4-H’er’s goal and applicable exhibit standards will form the basis of the evaluation process.

Evaluation criteria will include demonstrated learning, workmanship and techniques, and general

appearance and design. Exhibitors will receive written evaluation comments on the exhibits and a

considered for ISF, participation, blue, red, or white ribbon. Refer to exhibit class evaluation rubrics for

detailed evaluation criteria in each class. Rubrics are located on each 4-H project page at

www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/exhibit-tip-sheets.

9. A written explanation, audio recording, or video recording is to be included as part of each exhibit. The exhibitor should respond briefly to the following questions about the exhibit:

a. What did you plan to learn or do? (What was your exhibit goal(s)?)

b. What steps did you take to learn or do this?

c. What were the most important things you learned?

10. ***Check for additional requirements in exhibit classes for food and nutrition, photography, and visual art classes.

11. All judges’ decisions are final. 12. Each exhibit must have an exhibit tag and goal sheet/card securely attached. You will receive your

exhibit tag at check in 13. Exhibits may be checked in just before evaluation takes place at times designated for your club. If

an exhibitor is not available during their designated club judging time, please contact the Clarke County Extension Office

14. Due to security, we discourage 4-H’ers from sending items that have special meaning and historical value as the exhibit or part of an exhibit.

15. Removal of an exhibit by an exhibitor before release time will automatically forfeit any premium he or she may have earned. Release times are in the front of the book

16. Official County Fair shirt must be worn during judging

17. Due to security, 4-H’ers are discouraged from sending items that have special meaning and historical value

as the exhibit or part of an exhibit.

18. The Clarke County Fair Board/Fair Grounds and Iowa State University Extension will use diligence to

insure the safety of articles entered for exhibition after their arrival and placement. However, they will not

be responsible for damage or loss by accident, fire, theft, etc.

Most exhibit classes have specific guidelines and requirements that will be included in the judging process. Members are highly encouraged go to visit the website to find information about judging criteria for exhibits that they create from their 4-H project learning. www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/exhibit-tip-sheets

ANIMALS

http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/exhibit-tip-sheets

http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/exhibit-tip-sheets

10110 Animal Science - An exhibit (other than the animal itself) that shows the learning about a large or

small animal including beef, dairy cattle, dairy goats, dogs, horse & pony, meat goats, pets, poultry,

rabbits, sheep and swine. Ownership of any animal is not required.

10120 Veterinary Science - An exhibit that shows learning about keeping animals healthy.

AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

10210 Crop Production - An exhibit that shows learning about the growth, use, and value of field crops.

10220 Environment and Sustainability - An exhibit that shows the connections between humans and their

environment including energy, stewardship, conservation, entomology, fish and wildlife, or forestry.

Includes collections.

10230 Horticulture and Plant Science - An exhibit that shows learning about the growth, use, and value

of plants, soils, small fruit production, vegetable and flower gardens, plant nutrition, careers, etc.

(Garden crops and herbs are exhibited in classes in the 4-H Horticulture Department under 4-H

Livestock.)

10235 Home Grounds Improvement – An exhibit that shows learning about landscape plans, selection of

landscape plants, ornamental garden features, home yard improvement, storage sheds, careers,

etc.

10240 Outdoor Adventures - An exhibit that shows learning about backpacking, biking, camping, canoeing, fishing, hiking or other outdoor activities.

10250 Safety and Education in Shooting Sports - An exhibit that shows learning about safe and

responsible use of firearms and archery equipment or wildlife management. (The exhibit may not

include actual firearms; archery equipment allowed if tips are removed from arrows).

10260 Other Agriculture and Natural Resources - An exhibit that shows learning about agriculture or natural

resources and does not fit in any of the classes listed above.

CREATIVE ARTS

10310 Music - An exhibit that shows learning about musical performance, composition and arrangements, instruments, musical styles or history.

10320 Photography - An exhibit, either photo(s) or an educational display, that shows learning about

photography from choosing a camera to modifying your photo. Still photos only, not video.

Photography Special Rules:

1. Photographs may be either black and white or color. They may be processed from negatives, slides, or

digital cameras and computer manipulation programs. Photographs must have been taken since your

county fair of the previous year.

2. Photographs should be a minimum of 4” x 6”. Finished size (including mounting/matting) of single

photographs may not exceed 11” x 14”. Exception: Panoramic photos must not exceed 24” in

length.

3. All photographs must be printed on photographic paper.

4. Mounted photos can be (a) flush-mounted [no board showing] on mounting board, or (b) with mount

borders [window mat or flat mount directly on board]. Exhibitors may cut their own mounting boards, use

ready-cut window mats or have matting done professionally.

• 4-Hers are responsible for design decisions such as border, color and size. • Framed photographs (including floating frames) will not be judged.

5. Non-mounted photos may be exhibited in a clear plastic covering.

6. A series is a group of photographs or slides [3 to 5] that are related or tell a step-by-step story. Photographs must be mounted together in story

order or sequence. Slides should be numbered. Finished size of individual photographs in a series should

not exceed 6” x 8”.

7. Digitally altered photos should include a copy of the photo before changes.

8. Subject matter of photographs must be in good taste and be appropriate for public display in a 4-H setting.

9. Photographs depicting unsafe practices or illegal activities will not be displayed.

10. Iowa State Fair 4-H photography exhibitors must use the Photo Exhibit Label to provide required information for photo exhibits.

11. Exhibitors entered in 4-H Photography are not eligible to exhibit in the FFA Photography Show and vice-

versa.

10325 Digital Photography Exhibit - A photo or series of photos submitted electronically, not printed. Photos

in this class will be submitted, viewed, evaluated, and displayed electronically.

Digital Photography Exhibit Special Rules:

1. Photographs may be either black and white or color.

2. Photographs will not be printed.

3. Entries may be a single photo or a series of photos. A series is a group of photographs [3 to 5] that are related or tell a step-by-step story. Series

photo entries must have all photos in the series viewable at the same time.

4. Photos entered should be submitted in the highest resolution possible. A finished file size of 1 MB – 3 MB is recommended.

5. Photos should be submitted in an acceptable and commonly used format for ease of viewing.

6. Subject matter of photographs must be in good taste and be appropriate for public display in a 4-H setting.

7. Photographs depicting unsafe practices or illegal activities will not be displayed.

8. Iowa State Fair 4-H photography exhibitors must use the Photo Exhibit Label to provide required

information for photo exhibits. The Photo Exhibit Label may be submitted electronically with the photo

entry.

9. Photos entered in this class will be evaluated on the same evaluation criteria used for printed photographs.

10. Exhibitors entered in 4-H Photography are not eligible to exhibit in the FFA Photography show and vice-versa.

10340 Alternative/Creative Photography - A single photograph or photographic image that has been

created with an alternative photographic process, or a photograph that was creatively edited or

modified beyond reality in a creative, imaginative and experimental way to make it more interesting and

visually engaging. Could be a composite of multiple overlapped photographs.

Alternative/Creative Photography Special Rules:

1. Photograph/Image must be mounted on foam core no smaller than 4”x4” and no larger than 10” x 10”

in height and width. No matting and no framing is allowed, put your creativity into the photography!

2. Photograph/Image can be created from film negative, digital negative, or digitally manipulated in computer.

3. Photograph must be on photo paper, canvas, or other flat material.

4. Exhibit must have Photo Exhibit Label on back with required information for photo exhibits. Include information about the processes used.

5. Subject matter must be in good taste and be appropriate for public display in a 4-H setting, photographs depicting unsafe practices or illegal

activities will not be displayed.

10345 Photography Idea/Educational Display - An exhibit that demonstrates learning about photography

that does not fit into any previous photography class. This class includes photos printed on canvas,

fabric, ceramic, etc. as part of an educational display showing learning about printing techniques,

display, merchandising, etc.

10350 Visual Arts - An exhibit that shows learning through original art, exploration of an art technique, or study of any other visual arts topic.

Visual Arts Special Rules:

1. Exhibits made from kits or preformed molds will not be accepted. Exception: Preformed molds (greenware, whiteware) may be used to provide the appropriate surface for a process technique or application of original design.

2. If the exhibit is a finished art object, the source or inspiration of the design, design sketches, or other process for creating the object and design must be included.

3. Original works of art must be a creative expression of a design unique to the artist or represent a significant modification to an existing design to make a new and original statement by the artist.

4. Exhibition of derivative works created by a 4-H’er is prohibited without the written permission of the

original copyright holder/owner. Use of copyrighted or trademarked designs, images, logos, or

materials in 4-H visual arts exhibits is prohibited unless written permission has been obtained from

the copyright or trademark holder/owner. For additional information, see 4-H Exhibit Copyright

Information at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/visual-art.

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/visual-art

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES

10410 Child Development - An exhibit that shows learning about children. Examples: child care, growth

and development, safety and health, children with special needs, and careers in child

development.

10420 Clothing and Fashion – Constructed/Sewn Garments & Accessories - A constructed garment or

accessory (sewn, knitted, crocheted, or other process) that shows learning about style, fashion,

design, thrifty spending, wardrobe planning, types of fabrics, and clothing care. Exhibits must be

intended to be worn by humans.

10422 Clothing and Fashion – Purchased Garments & Accessories - Purchased garments or

accessories that shows learning about style, fashion, design, thrifty spending, wardrobe planning,

types of fabrics, and clothing care. Exhibits must be intended to be worn by humans.

10424 Clothing and Fashion – Other Ideas/Educational Exhibits - Any other educational exhibit that

shows learning about clothing and fashion including but not limited to design illustrations, exploration

of clothing styles, careers, clothing care, etc. Clothing and Fashion Special

Rule: Outfits or accessories which will be worn during the Award robe Clothing Event may not be

entered as a 4-H Iowa State Fair exhibit.

10430 Consumer Management - An exhibit that shows learning through savvy budgeting, comparison

shopping, money management, and consumer rights and responsibilities.

10440 Food & Nutrition – Prepared and Preserved Product - An exhibit of a prepared or preserved

food product that shows skills or learning about cooking, baking, eating and choosing healthy

foods, safety practices, or food preservation through the making of a prepared or preserved food

product. See Food & Nutrition Special Rules below and HS 76 “Foods for Iowa 4-H Fairs – Quick

Reference Guide” at https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/6434 for additional information

regarding prepared and preserved food products.

10445 Food & Nutrition – Educational Display - An educational exhibit (poster, report, display) that shows

skills or learning about cooking, baking, eating and choosing healthy foods, safety practices, or food

preservation. See Food & Nutrition Special Rules below and HS 76 “Foods for Iowa 4-H Fairs – Quick

Reference Guide” for additional information regarding prepared and preserved food products.

Food & Nutrition Special Rules:

1. Any exhibit considered to be a food safety risk or portray a food safety risk will not be accepted, judged or displayed.

2. All food products/exhibits should be appropriate for human consumption.

3. Food product exhibits must be prepared, baked or cooked using only food grade utensils and containers.

4. Products that require refrigeration will not be accepted, judged or displayed.

5. Meat jerky products are prohibited.

6. The recipe must be included for any prepared food exhibit; credit the source of the recipe.

7. Preserved foods must include the Food Preservation Exhibit Label. Only food processed after August 1,

2018 is acceptable. Current USDA and/or Iowa State University guidelines for home food preservation

must be used.

8. Preserved food exhibits must include two product samples. One will be opened for evaluation and

discarded; the second will be placed on display and returned to the exhibitor. All perishable food products

will be discarded when removed from display.

9. Prepared foods should be placed on a firm disposable plate or flat cardboard. Place food product exhibit in a reclosable plastic bag with entry tag fastened outside the bag

10. The use of alcoholic beverages in the preparation or production of 4-H food exhibits is NOT permitted.

10450 Health - An exhibit that shows learning through food choices, safe activities and skills such as first aid and CPR, careers, and healthy lifestyle choices.

10460 Home Improvement - An exhibit that shows learning in planning, improving and caring for your home living space, including extended personal living areas immediately adjacent to the home. Exhibits may include new or refinished/reclaimed/restored items.

10470 Sewing and Needle Arts - Constructed item (sewn, knitted, crocheted, or other process) that

shows learning and skill in sewing, knitting, crocheting, or other needle arts. May include the

construction of household items such as pillowcases, curtains, table runners, quilts, wall hangings,

or other items. Exhibits in this class are not intended to be worn by humans.

10472 Sewing and Needle Arts – Other Ideas/Educational Exhibits - Any other educational exhibit that shows

learning about sewing and needle arts including but not limited to construction techniques, use and care

of fabrics and fibers, design illustrations, decorative processes, careers.

10480 Other Family and Consumer Science - An exhibit that demonstrates learning about a family and

consumer science topic that does not fit any previous Family & Consumer Science class listed.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

10510 Citizenship and Civic Engagement - An exhibit that shows learning about or contributing to your

community, your country or your world.

10520 Communication - An exhibit that shows learning about written, oral, and visual communication skills in their many forms.

10530 4-H Poster Communication Exhibit - Special poster exhibit to visually tell a story or idea about 4-H

to the public. Exhibitors must use one of the following themes:

• 4-H is . . . (open to 4-H’er’s interpretation)

• Join 4-H

• 4-H Grows... (4-H.org national marketing theme)

• A Universe of Possibilities (2019 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference theme)

• Nothing Compares to 4-H Favorites (Iowa State Fair theme)

Poster Communication Special Rules:

1. Only one poster per 4-H’er may be entered.

2. All posters must be designed on, or affixed to, standard poster board or foam core board - size minimum of 14” x 20” or maximum of 15” x 22”.

3. Posters may be vertical or horizontal. Posters may be any medium: watercolor, ink, crayon, acrylic, charcoal, oils, collage.

4. Posters cannot be 3-dimensional. Materials used to make the poster may not extend more than 1/8 inch above the poster or foam core board.

5. Each poster must have the completed Poster Exhibit Entry Form attached to the back.

6. Posters cannot use copyrighted material or exact copies of other promotional designs, such as the Iowa 4-H Youth Conference theme logo.

7. 4-H’ers may include the 4-H clover in the poster.

8. All 4-H Communication Poster participants will be given Certificates of Recognition and written evaluation comments. Outstanding posters will

receive Seals of Merit. Superior posters will receive Seals of Excellence.

10540 Digital Storytelling - Any exhibit that demonstrates the application of technology to produce a creative

movie/film/video. Exhibits may include a finished movie or video, creation of a detailed storyboard,

editing techniques using digital video software, production techniques, or other display to share what

was learned. Copyright permission must be obtained for any non-original material included as part of a

film/movie/video.

10550 Leadership - An exhibit that shows learning about leadership skills and influencing others in a positive way.

10560 Self-Determined - An exhibit that shows learning as part of your 4-H adventure and does not fit any other class.

SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

10610 Mechanics - Any exhibit that shows skills or learning about general mechanics or engineering solutions or that involve a combination of skills.

10612 Automotive - Repaired or restored vehicle

10614 Electric - Constructed or repaired article or educational display that shows skills or learning

about electric wiring, appliances, lighting, electrical energy sources, safety, etc.

10615 Small Engine - Repaired or restored operating engine or educational display or other type exhibit

that shows skills or learning about small engines. This class includes repaired or restored lawn

tractors, small motorcycles, go-karts, etc.

10616 Tractor - Repaired or restored tractor (Note: A conference judging opportunity for exhibitors in

class 10616 will be offered during exhibit check-in. Tractors will be displayed outside throughout

the Iowa State Fair. Release time Sunday, August 18, after 7:00 p.m.)

10618 Welding - Constructed item or educational display that shows skills or learning about welding.

10620 Woodworking - Any exhibit that shows learning about wood, woodworking techniques, and safe uses of woodworking tools and machines. Exhibits may include newly constructed or refinished/reclaimed/restored wood items.

10630 Science, Engineering & Technology - Any exhibit that shows learning about or helps explain how

science and technology help us interact with the world. Topics include aerospace, biological and

chemical sciences, computers & networking, earth & climate, geospatial mapping (GPS/GIS),

robotics, or any other application of Science, Engineering, or Technology.

Science, Engineering & Technology Special Rule:

1. Exhibitors entered in the 4-H Science, Engineering & Technology classes may not enter in similar FFA Ag

Mechanics classes and vice-versa

4-H COMMUNICATION EVENT PROGRAM

This department is open to youth who are participating in the 4-H Youth Development programs conducted by Iowa State University Extension.

All participants are responsible to read and comply with the Iowa State Fair Communication Event program rules, 4-H General Rules and Regulations,and specific program event rules and regulations.

PURPOSE: The Communication Event program provides opportunities for 4-H youth to develop their personal

communication skills by sharing talents, knowledge, or information with others. The events provide a series of

developmental experiences for different age levels.

Counties may select up to 6 Educational Presentations, 4 Working Exhibits, 3 Share-The-Fun, and 2

Extemporaneous Speakers to go to the Iowa State Fair. No more than two (2) performances from any county

will be scheduled during a Noon Share The Fun show. Limit of two (2) Communications Posters per county.

General Communication Event Program Rules and Regulations

1. 4-H’ers who have completed 5th grade through 12th grade (or that equivalent) in 2019 are eligible to

participate at the County Fair/Iowa State Fair. Exception: Share-The-Fun and Extemporaneous Speaking

- See event rules for age guidelines.

2. Educational Presentations and Working Exhibit may be given by one or more 4-H’ers. Teams consisting of

youth of mixed grades will be entered in the class of the member in the highest grade level (i.e. a team with

a 5th grader and an 8th grader must be entered in the intermediate/senior class).

3. Topics selected by the 4-H’er(s) should be an outgrowth of his/her 4-H experience(s). Topics should be

appropriate for presentation to a general audience.

4. Educational Presentation, Working Exhibit, and Extemporaneous Speaking participants cannot be involved

in another event (communication event, clothing programs, livestock show or judging) during the half-day

they are scheduled to participate in their program. Share-The-Fun participants cannot be involved in

another event from 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the schedule show to 15 minutes following the

show.

5. Participants in the 4-H Communication Programs are expected to wear appropriate clothing

representative of the 4-H Youth Program and/or the topic of the presentation.

6. 4-H’ers must always use sanitary and safe procedures and methods . Educational Presentations and

Working Exhibits involving food must follow established food safety guidelines.

7. All participants are expected to comply with all copyright/trademark regulations. Copyrighted material

may not be distributed without permission.

EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATION DEPARTMENT

Purpose: Provide an opportunity for 4-H’ers to demonstrate communication skills by presenting knowledge,

information, or a process to an audience to gain a desired response.

Educational Presentation Rules

1. Time limit: Junior Presentations (5th and 6th grade) must not exceed 15 minutes. Intermediate/Senior

Presentations (7th - 12th grade) must not exceed 20 minutes. Presenters will be verbally told to “STOP”

when they exceed the time limit.

2. Participants must turn in a completed Educational Presentation Report form during event check-in.

3. Presentation content must be the original work of the presenter(s). Extensive paraphrasing from other sources is prohibited. Use of brief quotations or excerpts of from other work(s) is permitted provided the source is identified.

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11100 Educational Presentation WORKING EXHIBIT DEPARTMENT

Purpose: Provide an opportunity for 4-H’ers to communicate, interact with, and teach an audience in an informal and experiential way.

Working Exhibit Rules

1. Time limit: Junior Working Exhibits (5th and 6th grade) will be scheduled for a 25 minute period.

Intermediate/Senior Working Exhibits (7th - 12th grade) will be scheduled for a 45 minute period.

2. Participants must turn in a completed Working Exhibit Report form during event check-in. Class

11200 Working Exhibit SHARE-THE-FUN DEPARTMENT

Purpose: Provide an opportunity for 4-H’ers to share their skills and talents before an audience purely for the sake of enjoyment.

Share-The-Fun Rules

1. Eligibility: 4-H’ers who have completed 5th grade through 12th grade (or that equivalent) in 2019.

Exception: If the Share-The-Fun act involves a whole club. At least 80 percent of the performing group

must have completed 5th through 12th grade in 2019.

2. Share-The-Fun performances must not exceed eight minutes in length. Skits, songs, stunts, short one-act

plays, dance, and other entertainment will be acceptable. All performances must be appropriate for

presentation to a general audience.

Class

11300 Share-The-Fun Program EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING DEPARTMENT

Purpose: Encourage the development of communication skills by providing an opportunity to think, organize

thoughts, prepare a speech, and respond to questions when given a limited amount of preparation time.

Extemporaneous Speaking Rules

1. Participants must be senior 4-H’ers - completed 9th through 12th grade (or that equivalent) in 2019.

2. Program format:

a. Thirty minutes before the program, each participant will draw three of the available topics, selecting one to speak on. The selected topic will not be available to the other participants in the speaker’s assigned room. The general nature of the topics will relate to 4-H. The other two topics drawn but not chosen will be returned to the available topics for the other participants.

b. A preparation room is to be used with one participant per speaking site admitted initially and one

additional participant per speaking site admitted each 15 minutes as the program progresses. A

participant may not leave the preparation room until it is time to speak, nor may a participant

receive help from a parent, leader, other adult or any other youth. A program official will assist

participants with the time requirements.

c. All reference material will be screened by a program official on the following basis:

• Participant may bring his/her own books, magazines or newspaper clippings for reference during the thirty minutes of preparation.

• Reference material must be printed material such as books or magazines (cannot be notes,

outlines or speeches prepared by the participant or by another person for use in this program).

• Some relevant reference material will be available in the preparation room. This material will

consist of historical material related to the 4-H program.

d. Each speech shall be the result of the 4-H’ers own efforts using approved reference material that a

participant may bring to the preparation room. No other assistance may be provided. Plain note cards

will be provided for each participant in the preparation room. If notes are used, the note cards provided

must be used in delivering the speech.

e. Only notes made during the preparation period may be used.

f. Each speech shall be not less than four but no more than six minutes with five minutes additional time

allowed for related questions, which shall be asked by the judge. The participant will be shown time

cards in an ascending order (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) by the time keeper. “Stop” will be said at six minutes.

g. The program timekeeper will introduce each participant by name and the county he/she

represents. The participant will be expected to introduce his/her speech by title only.

h. Participants are not permitted to use any props, gadgets, posters or audiovisuals of any sort. A podium not will be available.

3. Speeches will be evaluated using the following criteria:

a. Content related to topic.

b. Knowledge of the subject.

c. Organization of material.

d. Power of expression.

e. Voice.

f. Stage presence.

g. General effect.

h. Response to questions.

4. A judge’s critique/conference with each participant will be included as a part of the program. Class

11400 Extemporaneous Speaking Program

POSTER COMMUNICATIONS

Purpose: Provide an opportunity for 4-H’ers to communicate with and tell a story or idea visually about 4-H

to the general public using the non-verbal form of communication on a poster.

4-H Poster Communication Rules

1. Only one poster per 4-H’er may be entered.

2. All posters must be designed on, or affixed to, standard poster board or foam core board -- size minimum of 14” x 20” or maximum of 15” x 22”.

3. Posters may be vertical or horizontal. Posters may be any medium: watercolor, ink, crayon, acrylic, charcoal, oils, collage.

4. Posters cannot be 3-dimensional. Materials used to make the poster may not extend more than 1/8 inch above the poster or foam core board.

5. Each poster must have the completed Poster Exhibit Entry Form attached to the back.

6. Posters cannot use copyrighted material or exact copies of other promotional designs, such as the Iowa 4-H Youth Conference theme logo.

7. 4-H’ers may include the 4-H clover in the poster.

8. The themes for “Communicating Through 4-H Posters” are:

• 4-H is . . . (open to 4-H’er’s interpretation)

• Join 4-H

• 4-H Grows... (4-H.org national marketing theme)

• A Universe of Possibilities (2019 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference theme)

• Nothing Compares to 4-H Favorites (Iowa State Fair theme) Class

10530 4-H Poster Communication Exhibit

4-H AWARDROBE CLOTHING EVENT

1. Each youth may only participate in the 4-H Awardrobe Clothing Event with one entry in one class per

year. However, youth may be selected to participate multiple years for any given class, even if they

participated in that class in previous years.

2. The categories in each class are simply for entry limit purposes. All entries in each class will be judged together.

3. Participants must be in the senior 4-H designated level (completed grades 9-12 in 2019).

4. Outfits or accessories which will be worn during the 4-H Awardrobe Clothing Event may not be entered as another 4-H Fair exhibit.

5. Participants must bring the garment or outfit they purchased or created, and accessories

6. Participants should submit only the materials requested for each class (report form and photo plus a receipt for $15 challenge). If additional materials are sent with the entry or brought to the conference judging, they will not be considered.

7. Participant Report Forms must be provided at check in Special Criteria Related to Event Participation

Fashion Revue

1. The purpose of this category is to encourage the sewing of a personal garment or outfit. Garments do not have to be perfect to advance.

2. Consideration is given to fit, color, style, suitability, attractiveness, quality of construction, stage presentation, and required care.

3. Youth participants will model a garment or outfit they constructed, hand-knitted, machine-knitted, or crocheted during the current 4-H year.

4. A garment or outfit consists of one to three pieces such as, but not limited to, party clothes, tailored suits, vest, slacks, shirt, skirt, active sportswear and/or coats.

5. Blouses, shirts, and sweaters are usually considered as garments. If they are used to complete an outfit, they may be constructed or selected.

6. All other accessories and undergarments may be constructed or selected.

7. Appropriateness of an outfit or garment will only be considered in terms of fit.

Clothing Selection

1. The purpose of this category is to select and/or purchase an outfit that represents the 4-H’er’s goal or intended use for the selected outfit.

2. Judging is based on fit, color, style, suitability, attractiveness, quality and construction features, stage presentation, required care, and cost comparison.

3. There is no consideration in the judging on the amount spent, only in the process of recordkeeping and reflection on the cost of the individual items as a part of the process.

4. Outfits may be purchased at a department store, boutique, online store, sidewalk sales, retail shops or

mall stores. Outfits may also be purchased at garage sales or other second hand venues with a total

price of over $15. Outfits may be gifts, hand-me-downs, relative or friend’s modern or vintage clothing, or

existing personal clothing, if the 4-Her actually selected the item as part of this specific outfit for the

stated purpose.

5. Home-sewn clothing that was not sewn specifically for the participant are acceptable, such as purchases from a used clothing store.

The $15 Challenge

1. This category is designed to expand the 4-H’er’s shopping experience to shopping venues emphasizing recycling, reducing and reusing. Outfits must be purchased at a garage sale, consignment store, Goodwill, Salvation Army, or similar place.

2. Online venues are allowed, must be second-hand in nature. Shipping and handling is not included in the total calculations.

3. Traditional shopping venues may not be used, regardless of a low regular or sale price. Hand-me-downs or clothing as gifts do not qualify, but maybe entered in Clothing Selection if 4-H’er selected the items to meet a specific purpose/goal.

4. Fifteen dollars is the purchase price limit including tax. However, some second-hand stores and venues do not typically charge sales tax.

5. Receipt(s) for every item included as a part of the calculated total must be submitted with the entry. A

garage sale receipt can be a piece of paper with the name of the location such as “Jane Doe garage

sale”, date, amount paid, and signature of person selling at the garage sale. If the outfit was free at a

garage sale, “free” can be listed on the report form and on the receipt. Failure to provide receipts will

result in a reduced evaluation.

6. An outfit consists of major clothing pieces such as a shirt and pants or a dress. Shoes, undergarments and accessories are not included in the $15 purchase price limit.

7. Alterations are permitted to achieve a desired look or fit.

8. There are no additional considerations for an outfit that cost less than $15.

9. The outfit pieces should be purchased to meet the 4-Hers’ goal or intended use for the purchased

outfit, and the 4-Her should have had an experience in choosing shopping alternatives, evaluating

fit, quality and construction features, price, and cost comparison

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